Bodhisattva in Shrine China Qing Dynasty Wood, pigment, gliding, cloth Shrine: H: 23 in x W: 12 in :: 58.5 x 30.5 cm, Figure: H: 10 in :: 25.5 cm Seated figure in lotus posture with attributes of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Removable from its intricately carved, canopied shrine enclosure. The cavity at the back of the sculpture – a consecratory chamber – holds past relics wrapped in cloth. Remnants of pigment and gilding. SOLD
