Length:106.5cm(41.93in)Width:60cm(23.62in)*Guanyin Bodhisattva*, hanging scroll, heavy colour on silk, by Ding Guanpeng. The painting depicts Guanyin Bodhisattva seated in lotus position on an ornate hexagonal lotus pedestal. The Bodhisattva bears a serene and merciful countenance, encircled by aureole. Adorned with coronet, necklaces and flowing silk robes rendered in rich, magnificent colours. The right hand holds willow branch and left hand holds holy vase, the classic iconography of Willow Guanyin. The lotus throne is elaborately decorated with painted and gilded patterns and hanging jewelled pendants. A precious canopy floats above on clouds. The inscription at lower left reads “Painted by imperial order by court painter Ding Guanpeng in the 16th year of Qianlong reign”, paired with artist’s seals. Multiple imperial Qianlong collector seals are stamped on silk. It is an imperial Buddhist painting of Qing court, well-preserved in original ancient brocade mounting, with supreme religious, artistic and collectible value.

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