Bidspirit auction | 18-armed Avalokiteshvara, China, ca. 1900

18-armed Avalokiteshvara, China, ca. 1900 - 18-armed Avalokiteshvara, China, ca. 1900 (Qing Dynasty), ivory carving. Base decorated with lotus reliefs and Chinese characters, featuring a large lotus blossom; atop it, the figure with 18 arms and attributes sits in the Padmasana posture. Mounted on a matching hardwood base, minimal damage, CITES certificate available, height 40.5 cm (including base)