A Chinese polychrome painted carved wood figure of Guanyin possibly Ming dynasty wearing flowing robes open at the chest, wearing a beaded necklace and a tiara, her face serene with softly delineated features and a downcast expression, traces of gesso and pigment. height 57 cm Condition: Fair condition. The polychrome decoration is rubbed and faded, there is also some flaking to gesso. Slight small chips. baize attached to base Private Collection