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20th century Chinese silvered metal pendant amulet featuring Guanyin seated on a lotus throne, holding the nectar vial, with a Baifu motif on the reverse; height 10 cm, width 5.5 cm, weight 74 g, origin China, in good condition with signs of wear.
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China – Large pendant/amulet of devotion in repoussé silvered metal – Guanyin Bodhisattva holding the vial of ambrosia and reverse with the motif "Baifu" (Hundred Blessings) – 20th century
Iconography & Symbolism
Important mandorla-shaped amulet plaque, stamped and repoussé in deep relief.
Face main (Guanyin): Represents the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy), seated in padmasana on a blooming lotus throne. She holds in her hands the purity vial (Kundika) containing the nectar of immortality. She is crowned with an elaborate bun protected by her veil, the serene face marked by the urna. The figure is surrounded by a radiant halo and framed by stylized scrolls forming a protective flame (prabhamandala).
Verso (Calligraphy & Vows): Entirely chiselled with geometric motifs featuring Greek keys along the borders and engraved with multiple variants of the Chinese character "Fu" (福 - Happiness / Fortune) in seal script (zhuanshu), symbolizing the traditional motif of the "Hundred Blessings" (Baifu).
Technical characteristics
Origin: China
Era: 20th century (mid to second half of the 20th century)
Material: Silvered metal / traditional alloy stamped with a double wall and suspension bale
Dimensions:
Height: 10 cm (excluding bale)
Width: 5.5 cm
Gross weight: 74 g
Overall condition: Excellent state of preservation.
Patina: Traces of natural oxidation giving a very beautiful contrast and relief to the gilding/silvering in the recesses.
Structure: Bales and pierced borders perfectly intact
China – Large pendant/amulet of devotion in repoussé silvered metal – Guanyin Bodhisattva holding the vial of ambrosia and reverse with the motif "Baifu" (Hundred Blessings) – 20th century
Iconography & Symbolism
Important mandorla-shaped amulet plaque, stamped and repoussé in deep relief.
Face main (Guanyin): Represents the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy), seated in padmasana on a blooming lotus throne. She holds in her hands the purity vial (Kundika) containing the nectar of immortality. She is crowned with an elaborate bun protected by her veil, the serene face marked by the urna. The figure is surrounded by a radiant halo and framed by stylized scrolls forming a protective flame (prabhamandala).
Verso (Calligraphy & Vows): Entirely chiselled with geometric motifs featuring Greek keys along the borders and engraved with multiple variants of the Chinese character "Fu" (福 - Happiness / Fortune) in seal script (zhuanshu), symbolizing the traditional motif of the "Hundred Blessings" (Baifu).
Technical characteristics
Origin: China
Era: 20th century (mid to second half of the 20th century)
Material: Silvered metal / traditional alloy stamped with a double wall and suspension bale
Dimensions:
Height: 10 cm (excluding bale)
Width: 5.5 cm
Gross weight: 74 g
Overall condition: Excellent state of preservation.
Patina: Traces of natural oxidation giving a very beautiful contrast and relief to the gilding/silvering in the recesses.
Structure: Bales and pierced borders perfectly intact
Details
Era
1900-2000
Metal
Metal
Total weight
74 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country of origin
China
Width
5.5 cm
Length
10 cm
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