Qing Dynasty Guanyin: Lovely, circa 18th century wood statue of the Chinese Goddess of Mercy seated on a lotus leaf and buds. There is one stem broken on the left bud and the backing plug on the consecration niche is missing. This has the original dedication but it is unreadable. Most likely from Southern China it has traces of the original gilt and lacquer. These have become quite scarce these days due to domestic demand in China, this piece was a lucky find coming from an Australian collection. h: 24cm/9.5in. http://www.abhayaasianantiques.com/items/1359013/Qing-Dynasty-Guanyin