Multi-Armed Guanyin Figure with Attributes and Elaborate Diadem

A Dehua multi-armed figure of Guanyin Qing dynasty, 19th…
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A Dehua multi-armed figure of Guanyin Qing Dynasty, 19th century, seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base supported on an octagonal pedestal pierced with wan and oval motifs, the primary hands held in anjalimudra, the lower pair in dhyanamudra, the other fourteen arms extended and holding various attributes, with two discs representing the sun and moon held by the uppermost hands, wearing loosely draped robes and a necklace, the face with downward gaze and long hair falling in knotted tresses and encircled with an elaborate diadem set on the front with a figure of Amitabha Buddha, the overall white glaze of slight bluish tint, the reverse with a double gourd seal, and a square seal below reading Boji Yuren (virtue extends to all, even fishermen), fitted box, 37 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, On long term loan to the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 1982-2016 . Compare with a multi-armed figure of Guanyin sold Sotheby's, New York, 17 September 2014, lot 657

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  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
  • 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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