China, 19th C., Jade Guanyin, in a standing position with a pale green hue, flowing robes and elaborate headdress smoothly carved into the jade, the figure with one hand raised in a blessing gesture, the other holding intertwining prayer beads, the face with great detail to show the serenity of the figure. Height 4 3/4 in. Provenance: From private jade collections from metropolitan New York City.