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A HIGHLY IMPORTANT MAJESTIC PAIR OF WOOD FIGURES OF STANDING BODHISATTVAS FIVE DYNASTIES-NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY, 10TH-11TH CENTURY Comprised of a standing figure of Guanyin, and a standing figure of Mahasthamaprapta, each regal bodhisattva is standing swayed gently to one side, with one hand raised and the other hand holding the end of the celestial scarf wrapped around the arms and back. Each wears a dhoti falling in loose folds, the upper torso left bare and partially covered with elaborate bejewelled necklaces, the eyes downcast with a benevolent expression. The Guanyin figure wears a crown centered by a diminutive image of Amitabha, while the figure of Mahasthamaprapta wears a crown centered by a vase. Both are raised on later lotus plinths. Guanyin: 56 ¾ in. (144 cm.) high; stand: 10 7/8 in. (27.5 cm.) high Mahasthamaprapta: 57 1/8 in. (145 cm.) high; stand: 11 in. (28 cm.) high

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