Lot 67. A Dehua figure of seated Guanyin, 17th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The figure is shown seated on a rocky plinth holding a small boy in her lap with a vase and a bird on either side, accompanied by two acolytes, and a dragon at her feet. The glaze is of a creamy-white tone. 9 ¼ in. (23.5 cm.) high. Chips to extremities; chip to one claw of the dragon. Estimation: USD 3,000 - 5,000

Provenance: Francis J. Caro, Frank Caro Gallery, 1977.

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