A magnificent large marble head of Kuan-Yin
Face smooth carved with a serene expression. The angular eyes framed by curving brows, with a strong nose and slightly upturned lips and pronounced chin. The hair pulled back in a bun on the top of the head. On a wooden base.
Height: 35cm.
Style of: Early Ming (15th century), age determination uncertain
Seckel, Buddhism, pg.229, pl.21 and 22.