Lot 394 , A Chinese Sancai glazed biscuit shrine of Guanyin, Kangxi period, 20.5cm

A Chinese Sancai glazed biscuit shrine of Guanyin, Kangxi period, the central figure seated on a lotus throne, with an attendant to each side, a vase and a sprig of bamboo behind, 20.5cm
Estimate £800-1,200

Should read: A Chinese Sancai glazed biscuit shrine. There is high quality restoration to the right sleeve, hand and knee of Guanyin and slight restoration to her left hand, the two attendants each side are leaning in slightly which has happened in the firing, to the back of the shrine is a slight open firing crack which along the join of the back section to the foot which does not detract from the group. Otherwise good condition.


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Sold for £1,400