A CHINESE BRONZE FINIAL ALTAR FIGURE OF GUANYIN,... Lot n° 552

A CHINESE BRONZE FINIAL ALTAR FIGURE OF GUANYIN, PRESUMABLY NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY Bronze China, presumably Northern Wei dynasty (386-535) This bronze finial altar figure represents Guanyin, the Buddhist bodhisattva associated with compassion, also known as the Goddess of Mercy. Dimensions: HEIGHT 9.7 CM Condition: Good condition with minor damage towards the lower end Provenance: Austrian private collection