Bidspirit auction | A CHINESE BRONZE FIGURE OF

A CHINESE BRONZE FIGURE OF THE MULTI-ARMED GUANYIN ON A DRAGON TURTLE, 19TH CENTURY - A Chinese bronze figure of the multi-armed Bodhisattva Guanyin, cast standing upon the back of a dragon turtle (longgui), the deity modeled with multiple arms radiating around the body, the principal hands held together in anjali mudra and the uppermost pair raised above the head supporting a circular attribute. The figure wears an elaborate tiered headdress incorporating additional heads, flowing robes and jewelry. The dragon turtle is modeled with a scaled carapace, clawed feet and a pronounced dragon-form head. Dark brown patina with areas of green oxidation. Dimensions: H: 7 3/4 in., (19.7 cm.) Condition: Good condition with surface wear, rubbing, oxidation and areas of green verdigris consistent with age. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.