A pair of Chinese bronze figures of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

A pair of Chinese bronze figures of Guanyin Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the Goddess of Mercy shown seated in dhyanasana on a raised lotus throne, each constructed in three parts, 2489 grams and 2499 grams 30cm high Provenance: By family descent from the Reverend Joseph Stonehouse (often cited as J. Stonehouse). He was a British Protestant missionary with the London Missionary Society (LMS) in North China. Born in Middlesbrough, England, in 1854, he went to China in 1882 and served during the late Qing Dynasty, eventually being killed by bandits near Tianjin in March 1901 during the volatile aftermath of the Boxer Rebellion. 明 銅觀音菩薩坐像一對（總克重4988克） 拍品來源：英國倫敦會新教傳教士Joseph Stonehouse (1854-1901) 舊藏，他於 1854 年出生於英格蘭米德爾斯伯勒，1882 年前往中國，在清朝末年服務；最終於 1901年於義和團運動動盪的餘波中在天津地區逝世。 Condition Report: both in very presentable condition but with loss of original surface patina and gilding and casting flaws and old repairs to lots throne on one and typical small knocks and wear commensurate with age Condition Report Disclaimer, A pair of Chinese bronze figures of Guanyin, A pair of Chinese bronze figures of Guanyin Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the Goddess of Mercy shown seated in dhyanasana on a raised lotus throne, each constructed in three parts, 2489 grams and 2499 grams 30cm high Provenance: By family descent from the Reverend Joseph Stonehouse (often cited as J. Stonehouse). He was a British Protestant missionary with the London Missionary Society (LMS) in North China. Born in Middlesbrough, England, in 1854, he went to China in 1882 and served during the late Qing Dynasty, eventually being killed by bandits near Tianjin in March 1901 during the volatile aftermath of the Boxer Rebellion. 明 銅觀音菩薩坐像一對（總克重4988克） 拍品來源：英國倫敦會新教傳教士Joseph Stonehouse (1854-1901) 舊藏，他於 1854 年出生於英格蘭米德爾斯伯勒，1882 年前往中國，在清朝末年服務；最終於 1901年於義和團運動動盪的餘波中在天津地區逝世。, dhyanasana, Provenance:, Condition Report:, both in very presentable condition but with loss of original surface patina and gilding and casting flaws and old repairs to lots throne on one and typical small knocks and wear commensurate with age, Condition Report Disclaimer

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