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A Chinese Ivory of the Buddhist Deity Kwan Yin
Vintage Arts:
Regional Art:
Asian:
Chinese:
Ivory:
Pre 1930 item# 792069
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S. Sarvari Crofoot
574-784-8015
Sold Thanks to Mn.
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An early 20th century refined and well proportioned interpretation of the Chinese goddess of compassion-mercy. The suggestion of the similarity of this deity and the Christian Virgin has been noted, and is more apparent in this piece, than others of the same genre. The heads of the children at her feet are suggestive of the spiritual life. Her crossed arms as control over evil spirits. She has very fine facial features and a delightful tilt to her head. The figure is 12 inches high, on the w ...click for details
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