This sculpture along with A.8-1913 was bought from S.M. Franck & Co. in London in 1913 for £60. They also feature in the publication 'La Sculpture Chinoise' (plate 538), Annales du musee Guimet, biliotheque d'art novelle serie - 1, 1926.
Image Description
The tall slim figure, crowned, wearing a necklace and draped, flowing robes stands on a lotus base , holding a lotus bud in the left hand. The feet are bare. The head is framed by a pointed halo. The surface of the stone reveals traces of pigments and gilding.