Guanyin

The Bodhisattva Guanyin, one of the most beloved deities in the Buddhist tradition, is the embodiment of compassion and loving-kindness who hears the cries of all beings. She has a central place in Buddhist homes of China and Japan where her name is Kannon. In Guanyin Images her face is always gentle, calm and sweet, reflecting infinite wisdom, serenity, love and compassion and has the capacity to calm those who are angry or in despair, comfort those who are sorrowful, and brings forth feelings of love, devotion and contentment. Her almond eyes are shown half-closed which indicates her perfect harmony of outer and inner life: half of her vision focuses on the outer world, while the other half is focuses internally for self-reflection. She is often shown in lalitsana, the position of royal ease symbolizing that as a regal personage, she presides over the material world and its possessions as well as the spiritual world. She often hold a scroll which may represent the dharma which she constantly reads or the Lotus Sutra that focuses on Guanyin as protector of the world in the time between the departure of Buddha Shakyamuni and the appearance of the future Buddha, Maitreya. Buddhist statues of enlightened beings are placed in temples, monasteries or home shrines as a reminder of the spiritual potential inherent within all of us.In the Ming and Qing Dynasties she became a popular Taoist and Popular/Folk Religion cult figure where local artisans created a new genre dressed in humble robes and simple features blending spiritual and folk traditions. Of her 33 manifestations, the most common at that time were Nanhai Guanyin, Songzi Guanyin and White Robed Guanyin. Lee Irvin includes her as one of the Chinese Great Goddesses along with Mazu and the Queen of the West, all strong female deities who help those in distress no matter what their status.

  • Sale! Antique Small Guanyin on Radiating Lotus, China (16534)

    Antique Small Guanyin on Radiating Lotus, China (16534)

    Original price was: $595.00.Current price is: $525.00.
    H: 8.675″  Dia: 4.5″   |   Free SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Delicate white robed Guanyin in meditation on radiating lotus throne. Provincial humble, modest, relatable, yet beautiful matronly figure.

  • Sale! Antique Songzi Guanyin, Bestower of Children, China (16311)

    Antique Songzi Guanyin, Bestower of Children, China (16311)

    Original price was: $2,650.00.Current price is: $1,975.00.
    H: 14.5”  W: 8.25”  D: 5”  |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    Rare and beautiful provincial Songzi Guanyin is modest, compassionate and humble with lotus leaf crown, unadorned robe and pedestal with simple leaves. Her baby resembles  the infant Buddha. Was probably on a home altar of wealthy couple desiring a (male) baby.

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  • Sale! Crowned Guanyin with  Five Wisdom Buddhas, China (16123)

    Crowned Guanyin with Five Wisdom Buddhas, China (16123)

    Original price was: $4,450.00.Current price is: $3,500.00.
    Ht: 27.5” W:13.5: D: 10.25” | CALL 213-568-3030 FOR SHIPPING QUOTE OR EMAIL US AT [email protected]

    Magnificent example of fine provincial Buddhist statues. Made to be seen in the round, her garment has delicate incised leaves and leaf motifs on front, back, and sleeves. High pointed crown with the Five Tantric Dhyani Buddhas, rare in provincial Guanyins.

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  • Sale! Guanyin in Meditation, China (16955)

    Guanyin in Meditation, China (16955)

    Original price was: $425.00.Current price is: $295.00.
    H:9.75″    W: 5.6″    D: 3.75″   |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Consecrated red lacquer and gilt home altar provincial Guanyin, elaborate 5-lobed crown centered with radiating bars symbolizing Amitabha Buddha and his aureole that represent the flames of Buddhism.

  • Sale! Guanyin with Lobed Crown, China (16151)

    Guanyin with Lobed Crown, China (16151)

    Original price was: $475.00.Current price is: $350.00.
    H: 11.6 ”    W: 5.3 ”    D: 4.25 ”      |     FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    This provincial Guanyin made for a home altar sits in anjali mudra. Portrayed as humble, approachable, she wears a 5-lobed diadem, hair in a chignon with braids and modest robe seated on a waisted lotus throne with stacked lotuses.

  • Sale! Ming Guanyin, Bestower of Children, China (16057)

    Ming Guanyin, Bestower of Children, China (16057)

    Original price was: $1,350.00.Current price is: $1,100.00.
    H: 11”  W: 5.75”  D: 5.125” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Very rare and fine 16th century home shrine image with compassionate countenance of Songzi Guanyin the “Bestower of Children.” With joyful half-closed eyes, she looks lovingly at the child whose arm is draped over hers.and leans slightly forward.Wearing a 5- lobed crown centered with a camellia flower a Chinese symbol of young sons and daughters. Inscription dates it to 1521-1567

  • Sale! Ming/Qing Carved Guanyin with a Child, China,  (5301)

    Ming/Qing Carved Guanyin with a Child, China, (5301)

    Original price was: $2,250.00.Current price is: $1,800.00.
    Ht: 26”  W: 10.25” D: 7.5″ |CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Rare provincial image of Guanyin tenderly holding a young child’s hand similar to  Songzi  “Child-Giving Guanyin”. Consecrated  with vibrant gilt and red surface in front and back.

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  • Sale! Nanhai Guanyin Atop a Fish, China (16376)

    Nanhai Guanyin Atop a Fish, China (16376)

    Original price was: $695.00.Current price is: $525.00.
    H: 10″  W: 5.5″  D: 4.5″  |    FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Rare provincial consecrated carving of Nanhai Guanyin on a lotus, representing purity of the mind, above a fish symbolizing her power to help beings sail through sea of suffering separating mortal world from the Western Paradise.

  • Sale! Nanhai Guanyin with Aureole and Acolytes, China (16428)

    Nanhai Guanyin with Aureole and Acolytes, China (16428)

    Original price was: $775.00.Current price is: $625.00.
    H: 22.75″    W: 7.25″    D:  5″  |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Carved from one piece of wood, triad depicts Nanhai Guanyin and 2 acolytes (one deteriorated) , crown centered with Amitabha Buddha in meditation bordered by flames of Buddhism.

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  • Sale! Rare Antique Guanyin Crown with Five Dhyani Buddhas, China (16557)

    Rare Antique Guanyin Crown with Five Dhyani Buddhas, China (16557)

    Original price was: $695.00.Current price is: $550.00.
    Ht: 9.5″  W: 4.5″  D: 3.75″      |        FREE SHIPPING WITHin Continental U.S.

    Rare provincial home altar consecrated gender neutral Guanyin is in meditation on lotus throne wearing five-lobed crown symbolically representing the 5 Dyhani Buddhas in the Vajrayana Tantric tradition.

  • Sale! Rare Antique Guanyin on a Deified Ox, China (16287)

    Rare Antique Guanyin on a Deified Ox, China (16287)

    Original price was: $885.00.Current price is: $725.00.
    H: 10.25″ W: 7.5″ D: 3.75″    |    FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Rare provincial  carving of Guanyin on an ox reflecting the concept of bodhisattva reverence for  “draft animals” (beasts of burden) who were integral to rural daily and agricultural activities in Chinese Popular Religion, Buddhism and Taoism.

  • Sale! SOLD  Antique Guanyin on  a Mythical Hǒu, China,

    SOLD Antique Guanyin on a Mythical Hǒu, China,

    Original price was: $895.00.Current price is: $625.00.
    H: 9.5”  W: 2.25”  D: 6.5” | FREE SHIPPING within Continental U.S.!

    This remarkable figurine is Guanyin on her mythical  mount, the Hǒu, guardian master of the universe and model for righteousness and morality who symbolizes bringing forth peace and prosperity.The round orb in its mouth representing a pearl can be rubbed for good luck.  It is one of our most unique and favorite Buddhist statues, mounted on a frosted Acrylic stand.

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