A gilt-bronze seated figure of Guanyin, Late Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Estimate £4,000 – £6,000 (€6,080 - $9,120). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The bodhisattva is cast seated in dhyanasana with the right hand holding a willow stem and the left hand holding a cup. She has a serene expression on her face and wears an elaborate headdress containing a small figure of Amitabha Buddha. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm.) high

Christie's. CHINESE CERAMICS, WORKS OF ART AND TEXTILES, 12 May 2015, London, South Kensington