Ming Dynasty Guanyin on Buddhist Lion Wood Carving

A tall Chinese carved wooden figure of Guanyin on a Buddhist…
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A tall Chinese carved wooden figure of Guanyin on a Buddhist lion, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The rounded face crowned with a high floriate headdress, seated with one leg raised up in 'Rajalilasana' (Royal posture) pose, the right hand held under the chin in 'Vitarka mudra', while the left hand rests on the back of the beast. Guanyin portrayed astride the Buddhist lion 'Wenshu pusa' is a traditionally recognised motif used as a symbol of wisdom, 154 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Singapore in 1981; Ex private collection, Singapore pre 1981

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  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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