CHINA, 20th century Guanyin carved in coral. On wooden base. H. off base: 13.5 cm. Total height: 16.5 cm. Coral (Corallium spp) (Corallidae spp) (NR). Specimen mechanically destructured by polishing, cutting, turning or faceting, more than 50 years old, not listed under the Washington Convention (CITES), nor under EC Regulation 338/97 of 09/12/1996, nor under the French Environment Code. The commercial use of this specimen is permitted in the EU, as the material is not raw but worked in the form of a sculpture. For any export, it is the responsibility of the successful bidder to check with the customs authorities of the country concerned, particularly the United States, prior to any purchase of this coral-containing lot. If the lot is to be exported from the EU, a CITES re-export certificate will be required, at the expense of the future buyer.