Object Details
Catalogue Note
Dimensions: H 9.6 × W 3.5 cm
Weight: 140 g
Material: Bronze
Origin: China
Period: Circa 1950–1980
Mark: Xuande-style four-character mark
A small seated Guanyin holding a ritual vase, an attribute associated in Chinese Buddhist art with purification and compassionate aid. The compact scale makes this a personal altar or cabinet-sized object.
The Xuande-style mark is a later traditional mark and is not presented as evidence of a Ming-dynasty date.
Condition
Good vintage condition with warm patina and minor wear.
Iconography and Context
Guanyin, Avalokiteshvara or Chenrezig is the bodhisattva of compassion. Crown, lotus, vase and hand gestures vary by region, but the subject consistently embodies attentive mercy and aid.
Condition and Display
The bronze surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 7 photographs document the sculpture from multiple angles, including the reverse and base.
