18th century Chinese bronze Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy) Bodhisattva figurine seated in a position of royal ease with a contemplative expression. The robe falls in elegant folds and is inlaid in silver wire with a cloud pattern. A "Shisou" two-character mark is inlaid in silver wire on the back. Measures 5" high, 4" long, 3" wide. Very good overall condition with a nice patina. An example of this type of "Shisou" marked bronze Guanyin is illustrated and described on pages 216-217 of “China’s Renaissance in Bronze: The Robert H. Clague Collection of Later Chinese Bronzes 1100 – 1900” by Robert D. Mowry, Phoenix Art Museum, 1993.