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Qwan Yin??..Extremely Old Stone Sculpture from the "East"

By cgee106, 26 November, 2010
Description

I have lived with this "Religeous Artifact" for my entire life.  It was brought to America sometime prior to 1940, I imagine.  Grandpa was the Vice President of Coca-Cola International Marketing for the East.  He was stationed in Hong Kong, but traveled extensively, so I am not certain of origination.  But, as far as I can decifer, this is a Qwan, or Guan Yin Sculture, and of the Finest detail that I have seen over a year of reseaching.  And, it is of a Very Hard Stone, most others are Sandstone, and the wear is very prominent on those.  This is the only one I have seen that is in such detail, and with this Hair style.  I am interested in selling it if the price is right.

Category
Asian Art
Medium
Stone, Perhaps Granite
Distinguishing marks
None
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
6 1/2 x 3 x 3 1/2 inches, approx.
Date Period
Not Certain
Weight
3-5 lbs, as a guess
History
Grandfather worked in Far East late 1920's to 1940's...it was his...
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Inherited
For Sale?
No
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