A Chinese gilt-bronze figure of Guanyin, late Ming Dynasty, 16-17th century, seated in dhyanasana with right hand holding the end of a willow stem, the left hand holding a cup, dressed in loose robes with chased floral borders, the expressive face framed by elongated earlobes, the elaborate openwork tiara centred by a figure of Amitabha Buddha and beaded necklace, 13cm highGuanyin is portrayed in the manifestation known as the Willow Leaf Guanyin. In this form the bodhisattva holds a cup of elixir in the left hand and a stalk of willow leaves in the right. The willow has evil dispelling properties and is used to sprinkle the elixir over devotees. The elixir is believed to cure all physical and spiritual illnesses. This iconographic form was popular among devotees wishing for good health.明晚期 铜鎏金观音像