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A Gilt Bronze Model of Avalokitesvara,
late 16th/early 17th century, the seated figure having a headdress of scrolled decoration with front cartouche containing a stack of food, the figure with a down-cast gaze in a serene expression, holding a ruyi scepter at front with legs crossed, draped in flowing robes with floral banding. Height 13 1/3 inches. Property from the Estate of Donna Miller, Lombard, Illinois Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Dino Bigalli, Maestro of the Chicago Civic and Civic Light Opera $10,000-15,000 *This is a premium lot and bidders must register separately to bid on this lot. Please see special instructions on the front insert.
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ASIAN WORKS OF ART