Silvered Bronze Guanyin Statue, Early 20th Century

A Chinese silvered bronze figure of guanyin, early 20th century,…
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A Chinese silvered bronze figure of guanyin, early 20th century, the serene figure of Guanyin seated on a well-cast lotus base in Rajalilasana (Royal posture) pose with one leg raised up and casually draped arm, her long robe falling open to reveal the chest adorned with tasselled jewellery, wearing a crown with the image of Amitabha Buddha, marked to the underside, height 25.5 cm

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  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.

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