Product：Bronze gilded statue of Zizi Guanyin, made by Emperor Xuande of the Ming Dynasty

NO：5091

Starting Price：

Transaction Price：RMB 126,500,000

Specification：Height 150cm

Auction Time：23-Jun-Thu

Auction Company：Beijing Poly

This product is tall and magnificent, reaching a height of 1.5 meters, with an imposing demeanor. Its posture is a classic style of free Guanyin. The left leg sits cross legged, the right leg naturally extends forward, and the foot steps on a lotus flower. It sits firmly on a mountain stone shaped pedestal, with the upper body straight, the left hand raised, and the right thumb and middle finger lightly pinched. The posture is symmetrical, and the shape is beautiful and graceful.
 

The statue has a dignified and full face, slightly closed eyes, a calm and kind expression, without losing its majesty, with the unique handsome and heroic demeanor of a man; Wearing a five leaf crown and adorned with a small Buddha in the middle, it is a symbol of Guanyin Bodhisattva; Behind the ears are adorned with precious silk, and under the ears are pendants and bells; The top of the head is a high bun with Mani beads on it, and the remaining hair is tied in braids, draped over the shoulders and flowing to both sides. The hair is finely carved and full of rhythm. The chest is adorned with umbrella-shaped bead like necklaces, exuding Buddhist light and precious aura, which is exceptionally exquisite.
 

Wearing a double necked drooping heavenly robe on the upper body and a monk's skirt on the lower body, the skirt is tied in front of the abdomen, and the hem naturally droops. There are fluttering ribbons on both sides, vividly expressing the soft texture of the fabric. The edges of the Celestial Clothes and the skirt are carved with exquisite brocade, lotus and grass patterns, and the workmanship is extremely meticulous.
 

The body of the statue is quite thick and heavy, with refined copper visible at the bottom where it is worn, shining like gold. The entire body is also heavily gilded, making it a shining gem. From the perspective of the towering size and exquisite craftsmanship of this deity, there is no other possibility except for being created and enshrined by the royal family, or for being the highest grade and largest Guanyin statue of the early Ming Dynasty in the field of circulation, which is extremely rare.