AN IMPORTANT AND VERY RARE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESV...

AN IMPORTANT AND VERY RARE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESVARA
SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
AN IMPORTANT AND VERY RARE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESVARA SONG DYNASTY (960-1279) The finely cast figure standing on a separate base of overlapping lotus petals, the hands in vitarka mudra , the hair swept up into a top-knot behind an ornate tiara above the full face and downcast eyes with a serene expression, the hair tied neatly with ribbons draped over both shoulders, the short outer skirt detailed with pleated folds partially concealing an inner long skirt falling in folds at the ground to reveal bare feet 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm.) high, Japanese lacquered double box