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QING DYNASTY 1880 Seated Enthroned Mazu Quan-Yin In Solid Gilt Bronze
QING DYNASTY 1880 Seated Enthroned Mazu Quan-Yin In Solid Gilt Bronze
QING DYNASTY 1880 Seated Enthroned Mazu Quan-Yin In Solid Gilt Bronze
QING DYNASTY 1880 Seated Enthroned Mazu Quan-Yin In Solid Gilt Bronze
QING DYNASTY 1880 Seated Enthroned Mazu Quan-Yin In Solid Gilt Bronze
QING DYNASTY 1880 Seated Enthroned Mazu Quan-Yin In Solid Gilt Bronze
QING DYNASTY 1880 Seated Enthroned Mazu Quan-Yin In Solid Gilt Bronze
QING DYNASTY 1880 Seated Enthroned Mazu Quan-Yin In Solid Gilt Bronze
QING DYNASTY 1880 Seated Enthroned Mazu Quan-Yin In Solid Gilt Bronze
QING DYNASTY 1880 Seated Enthroned Mazu Quan-Yin In Solid Gilt Bronze
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QING DYNASTY 1880 Seated Enthroned Mazu Quan-Yin In Solid Gilt Bronze

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A 19th century enthroned Mazu Quan Ying from the Qing Dynasty.

This is a beautiful antique sculptural figure of an enthroned Mazu Quan Yin, cast in bronze in high relief in the late of the 19th century during the Qing Dynasty, circa 1880. The figure is show in full dress enthroned in a rectangular seat and wearing three birds attributions in the head. It is embellished with application of fire gilding, (partial remains). The figure of Mazu is represented with exceptional meditation and peaceful face expression. Mazu and Guanyin are both well-known deities in Chinese mythology. Mazu is the goddess of the sea, while Guanyin is the goddess of compassion. 

The Qing Dynasty

Officially the Great Qing, was the Manchu-led last dynasty in the imperial history of China. It was proclaimed in 1636 in Manchuria (modern-day Northeast China), in 1644 entered Beijing, extended its rule to cover all of China proper, and then extended the empire into Central Asia. The dynasty lasted until 1912. In orthodox Chinese historiography, the Qing dynasty was preceded by the Ming dynasty and succeeded by the Republic of China. The multiethnic Qing empire lasted for almost three centuries and assembled the territorial base for modern China. It was the largest Chinese dynasty and in 1790 the fourth largest empire in world history in terms of territorial size. With a population of 432 million in 1912, it was the world's most populous country at the time.

Country: China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912).

Date: Circa 1880.

Materials: Bronze and gilt.

Weight: 2 Pounds. (1.13 Kg.). 

Measurements: 244 mm by 159 mm by 114 mm (9.6 x 6.25 x 4.5 Inches).

Condition: The overall condition of this Qing Dynasty enthroned Quan Yin is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage and all parts are secured in their settings. This antique censer has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: D032925TENK/.5683

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