" Bodhisattva, Polychrome Wood, 19th/20th Century."
Bodhisattva statue - a figure bringing wisdom and compassion to mankind. The Bodhisattva sits in the lotus position, hands placed one on top of the other, palms upwards, thumbs together - a meditation gesture symbolizing a state of deep concentration. The figure sits on a lotus flower-shaped base.
China, Qing dynasty.
Polychrome wood, glass eyes.
Dimensions: height: 59 cm, width: 40 cm, depth: 29 cm.
Good condition, shows some minor damage.