19th century AD or earlier. A carved sandstone statue of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, modelled in the round after Tang Dynasty style, standing with loosely draped robes to the hips, sashes and ribbons to the torso, carefully dressed hair with gilded hair piece; significant traces of crimson, green, pale ochre, and flesh-coloured pigment remaining. 37.3 kg, 88cm (34 3/4"). From an old Cotswolds collection formed since 1970.[No Reserve]