A cold gilt bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara, Ming dynasty (1368-1644).

Seated in vajraparyankasana, with the hands in abhaya and varada mudra, the shoulders flanked by a bird and a chilug ewer borne on blossoming lotuses from vines stemming from the hands, a small Amitabha figure enclosed within the elaborate, pierced crown, the ears and body heavily adorned with ornaments and jewels. Height 26.5 cm.

Later wooden lotus throne, wear.