Vietnam, c. 1900. A large figure depicting the goddess of mercy Quan Am (Guanyin) standing on a lotus base, wearing a crown and holding a vase containing the elixir of life in both hands. The wood figure is almost entirely covered in lacquer of various colors with some gilding to the crown and vase.
Condition: Some crackling to lacquer, losses, chips and areas of restoration. There is a large hole in the back, possibly to accommodate a halo. Provenance: Hungarian private collection.
