Antique Guanyin with Crown in Meditation, China (16467PRK) $495
$495.00
Ht: 10.5” W: 5.5” D: 4” | FREE SHIPPING!
Guanyin is portrayed in this gilt and lacquer carving seated on a lotus in the lap in meditation mudra atop a decorative footed stand in elegantly draped robes. In thisregal form she wears a 5-lobe crown with a cross hatch design in the center while her hair rests atop her head in a bun encircled within the crown.
Description
Guanyin, Bodhisattva of Compassion is one of the three Great Chinese Goddesses in China as a Mahayana deity. She sits meditation (dhyana mudra) hands in the lap and feet crossed in padmasana, also called the lotus position, with bare soles of the feet turned upward on a lotus throne atop a two-tiered footed stand. She reflects a regal image wearing heavily gilt lacquered robes and a 5-lobed crown. The drapery folds create a variety of surfaces that contrast with and highlight the concentration, quiet and peaceful stillness of the Bodhisattva. The sealed rear cavity shows it was consecrated by a Buddhist monk and likely was used on a home altar for devotion, offerings and prayer. This antique-Chinese-wood-carving is mounted on a modern, uniquely-crafted, frosted Acrylic base, fits all decorative spaces.
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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