Antique Guanyin with Crown in Meditation, China (16467)
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Ht: 10.5” W: 5.5” D: 4” | FREE SHIPPING in continental u.s.
Guanyin in lacquer and gilt sits on a lotus throne in meditation atop a decorative footed stand, regally depicted with elegantly draped robes and a 5-lobe crown with a cross hatch design. Consecrated for home altar use.
Description
Guanyin, Mahayana Bodhisattva of Compassion is one of the three Great Chinese Goddesses in China. She sits meditation (dhyana mudra) hands in the lap and feet crossed in the lotus position (padmasana), also with bare soles of the feet turned upward on a lotus throne atop a two-tiered decorative footed stand. She reflects a regal image wearing heavily gilt lacquered robes and a 5-lobed crown with a cross hatch design in the center while her hair rests atop her head in a bun encircled within the crown.The drapery folds create a variety of surfaces effects that contrast with and highlight her concentration, quiet and peaceful stillness. The sealed rear cavity shows it was consecrated and was likely used on a home altar for devotion, offerings and prayer. Mounted on a frosted Acrylic base that complement meditative as well as decorative spaces.
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Additional information
| Dimensions | 16 × 12 × 8 in |
|---|---|
| Place of Origin | China |
| Period | Antique, Qing Dynasty |
| Date | 18-19th Century |
| Materials and Technique | Wood |
| Dimensions (inches) | Ht: 10.75” W: 5.5” D: 4” |
| Dimensions (metric) | Ht: 26.03cm W: 13.97cm D: 10.16cm |
| Weight | 1lb 12 oz |
| Item Number | 16467PRK |
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