A CHINESE GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN/AVALOKITESHVARA TANG DYNASTY (618-907) Standing elegantly in tribhanga pose, holding a flower and a whisk, surrounded by flowing scarves, part covered in remnant gilding. Together with a circular black plinth. Old Sotheby`s lot label to base of the plinth. The figure 10.25cm high, 4cm wide PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Melbourne. Sotheby`s, Melbourne, 1980s. Lot 350品相报告: Old wear and losses to the original gilding. No losses or cracks. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.