[Bronze gilded statue of Avalokitesvara]
Bronze gilded statue of Avalokitesvara, Ming Yongle, with a total height of 19.2 cm, a bottom width of 12 cm, and a bottom thickness of 8.9 cm
Guanyin Bodhisattva has a round face and a peaceful manner. He wears a five-leaf treasure crown on his head, a high flat bun, and a topless body. He is beautifully carved with wreaths and bracelets. The waist is tied with a long skirt, the pleats are folded smoothly, the right side sits comfortably, the right leg naturally hangs down and steps on the small lotus, and the left leg curls on the lotus seat. Slightly lean to the right and feel comfortable. Hold the lotus stem with your right hand to touch the seat surface, and hold the trunk with your left hand. Sitting upright on the inverted lotus seat, the tip of the lotus petal is rolled into three beads, and a triangular petal decoration is carved under the lotus petal. The lotus seat is tall and magnificent. The seat surface is engraved with the regular script of “Yongle Year of the Ming Dynasty”.
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