A Chinese Gilt Bronze Figure of Avalokiteshvara Finely cast, seated in padmasana on a double-lotus base with the hands in karanamudra, attired in flowing robes falling in symmetrical folds around the body, the edges with floral brocade open at the chest revealing ornate layered beaded necklace, the wrists and ankles with similar jewels, the serene rounded face with hooded eyes cast downwards, aquiline nose and defined lips, flanked by pendulous earlobes suspending large floriform earrings, surmounted by a small figure of Amitabha against a tall chignon all richly gilded with accents of pigment, the base sealed. Period: Early Qing. Height: 28 cm.