Length:134.7cm(53.03in)Width:63.4cm(24.96in)This is a coloured?figure vertical scroll Guan?shi?yin Bodhisattva*, attributed to Wu Daozi of the Tang Dynasty, preserved in antique original mounting with mahogany scroll rollers, the outer label reads “Precious Scroll of Guan?shi?yin Bodhisattva by Wu Daozi of Tang”, painted on aged silk with heavy colour against a dark background, the main Guanyin Bodhisattva stands on lotus pedestal adorned with exquisite crown and necklaces, surrounded by aureole, with flowing drapery and merciful solemn countenance, below stands devout Samantabhadra?like boy disciple with folded?hand salutation, a flying apsaras holding lotus floats in the upper corner with fluttering ribbons, inscriptions are kept on one side of the scroll and multiple collection seals are stamped all over the work, featuring smooth and rounded brush lines, rich gorgeous colours and the classic “Wu?dai?dang?feng” charm of Wu Daozi’s figure painting, it adopts solemn composition with sacred and tranquil aura, the ancient silk carries natural aged patina and remains intact in condition, being a treasured ancient Buddhist?figure painting.

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