A small coral carving of Guanyin and Shancai


Late Qing/Republic periodThe Bodhisattva of Compassion carved wearing flowing robes and a long necklace, her soft benign face framed by a shawl draping to her shoulders, fronted by the separately carved acolyte, portrayed with his hands held to his chest; all attached to a hardwood stand carved with rock formations (surface soiling, natural depressions in coral). 1 3/4in (4.5cm) height of coral Guanyin