Depicting Guanyin (Chinese: Guanyin, 观音, Tibetan: Chenrezig, སྤྱན་རས་གཟིགས, Sanskrit: Avalokiteśvara, अवलोकितेश्वर་) Bodhisattva, depicted with a mala (or rosary), and Wénshū (Chinese: Wénshū, 文殊, Tibetan: 'jam dpel, འཇམ་དཔལ་ Sanskrit: Manjushri , Mañjuśrī or Mañjuśrīkumārabhūta or Mañjughoṣa, मञ्जुश्री or मञ्जुश्रीकुमारभूत) Bodhisattva, depicted with sword in right hand. Avalokitasvara having four petaled lotus leaf mark, Manjushri having a visvavajra (or double vajra) mark impressed on sealed underside. Both seated in padmasana. Both depicted with four arms. Guanyin (also spelled Quanyin or Kuan Yin) has undergone various transformations over time. Initially, in India, where the bodhisattva of compassion Avalokiteśvara originated, this figure was depicted as male. Avalokiteśvara is the Sanskrit name for the bodhisattva, and he was typically represented in male form in early Indian art. When the worship of Avalokiteśvara spread to China, the bodhisattva started to be more frequently depicted as female, and became known as Guanyin. However, male depictions of Guanyin can still be found in early Chinese Buddhist art. Provenance: Property from the Estate of Drs. Richard and Catherine Paskowski, New City, NY No damage or repairs. Good patina appropriate for its age. Sword is removable. There does not appear to be movement within the objects. | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.