A Rare Chinese Gilt Tianhuang Soapstone Figure of Guanyin 18th/19th century the depicted Guanyin carved from semi-translucent golden orange color soapstone, seated at leisure, wearing a gilt lacquered robe with hood, the border of robe and the necklace embellished with turquoise and coral. The base painted with four Chinese characters and an old collection inventory number. Height 4 inches. Estimate $ 10,000-15,000 In overall good and complete condition, no visible chips, cracks or restoration. Moderate wear throughout consistent with use and age. Minor rubbing of gilt and rubbing of paint depicting the hair. The underside painted with two characters "tian huang", numbers and letters, having old adhesive residue.
A Rare Chinese Gilt Tianhuang Soapstone Figure of Guanyin 18th/19th century the depicted Guanyin carved from semi-translucent golden orange color soapstone, seated at leisure, wearing a gilt lacquered robe with hood, the border of robe and the necklace embellished with turquoise and coral. The base painted with four Chinese characters and an old collection inventory number. Height 4 inches. Estimate $ 10,000-15,000 In overall good and complete condition, no visible chips, cracks or restoration. Moderate wear throughout consistent with use and age. Minor rubbing of gilt and rubbing of paint depicting the hair. The underside painted with two characters "tian huang", numbers and letters, having old adhesive residue.
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