Zitan and Jade Guanyin Statue, Republic Era

A Chinese zitan and jade Guanyin, Republic Era, mid to late…
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A Chinese zitan and jade Guanyin, Republic Era, mid to late 20th century, seated in lalitasana or 'Royal ease', holding a ruyi and in traditional draping robes smoothly modelled in zitan, the Guanyin's contemplative face, hands and foot all modelled in celadon jade; with characters and seal to back of figure. Height 30 cm

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  • Zitan Wood - Zitan is the most expensive, and since ancient times, has been considered the most precious of woods.

    Zitan wood is the hardest and heaviest of all hardwoods. It is purplish-black to black in colour, and with a grain so dense it is virtually invisible.

    Zitan can usually only be obtained in quite narrow strips and so it is rare to find large pieces of furniture made from this wood. True Chinese rosewood is a variety of zitan and is very rare.

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