Early Eastern Carved Wood Figure - Likely of Bodhisattva

This intriguing carving shows its age by it's patina, an impressive item mounted on a metal base. Similar figures, often of Bodhisattvas, are associated with periods like the Northern Qi Dynasty (557 - 581 AD) or the Period of Division in China. Such figures are significant examples of Buddhist arti and represent important religious and cultural traditions of the time.