Bronze Avalokiteshvara seated on a kylin  

The bodhisattva is depicted seated in rajalilasana on a richly adorned mythical kylin, set upon a lotus base. He holds lotus stems in both hands and is dressed in a dhoti and adorned with jewellery. His serene face is framed by hair arranged in a high chignon, surmounted by a crown bearing the image of Amitabha Buddha. Traces of gilding and polychromy remain. 

A comparable example is preserved in the Auckland Museum (inv. no. 27762),
A larger one was sold at Christie’s Paris, 14 December 2011, lot 71.
A quite similar one was offered at Christies Hong Kong Oct 30, 2025, lot 1100 

Period: Ming dynasty, 16th century
Height: 37.5 cm

Price: on request

Condition: Some wear and small losses. Original condition.