Nanhai Guanyin

Nanhai Guanyin of the Southern Seas is one of the more popular depictions of Guanyin, especially during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, where she sits in the Cave of the Tidal Sound on Mount Putuo an island in the East China Sea. She is often seated in lalitsana wearing a white hood below an arch of openwork draped moss and barbed rocks, a vial and parrot at her side, arm resting on an outcrop holding scrolls of the Dharma, the Lotus Sutra or other sutras. Sometimes she is accompanied by her attendants the Dragon Princess (Longnü) on her right and the Pilgrim Shan Tsai (Sudhana in Sanskrit) on her left. Many symbols associated with her are in the Chinese opera “heavenly Maiden Sprinkles Flowers”:

Puto Palace
Full-mooned face of Kuan-yin
Shan Tsai and Longnu stand on either side
White parrot
Pure vase (vial)
Water of sweet dew and willow
Universally saving mankind from suffering.

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    Antique Nanhai Guanyin of the South Sea Holding a Scroll, China (16420LKE) SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $1,550.00.Current price is: $1,317.50.
    H: 15.25″  W: 7.5″  D: 6.5″ |CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST

    Masterfully carved, this Nanhai Guanyin sits in lalitsana holding a scroll representing the Lotus Sutra. This finely sensitive provincial carving portrays her as a modest mature compassionate goddess in serene repose, with a delicate face  half-closed almond eyes, pursed lips, and full cheeks. Mounted on a frosted acrylic base, it is a wonderful carving to enhance any meditative space.

     

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    Antique Nanhai Guanyin of the Southern Seas, China (19414BLK) SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $750.00.Current price is: $637.50.
    H: 9.5” W: 5.5″ D: 5.5″| FREE SHIPPING within Continental U.S.!

    This charming extremely well-modeled carving depicts a White Robed Nanhai Guanyin in her Cave on Mount Putuo seated on an open lotus in lalitsana below an arch of draped moss . Nanhai Guanyin was massively popular in the Ming/Qing dynasties when provincial wood images were made for home altars throughout China. She holds a scroll representing Buddhist teachings accompanied by a vial with the tears of humanity and a parrot, her constant companion.  Small home shrine Nanhai images with all these symbols are rare.

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    Antique Nanhai Guanyin with Attendants and Donor, China (16210BEME) $5900 SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $5,900.00.Current price is: $5,015.00.
     H: 34″ W: 12″ D: 15″  |  Call us at 213-568-3030 for SHIPPING Quote or email us at [email protected]

    Guanyin clearly dominates this majestic carving sitting in meditation. She wears  an ornate high  blue crown centered with an Amitabha Buddha in a deep arched border topped by flat lotus leaves. This remarkable Nanhai Guanyin  is extremely rare, unique and difficult to interpret as it is so rare and unusual. We have never seen a Guanyin in her cave at Putuo surrounded by with two pairs of attendants that include her acolytes Shan Tsai  and the Dragon Princess Longnu and a seated Taoist official/priest or possible the donor at the apex.  This was likely commissioned by a very wealthy donor who wished to make a spiritual statement while also emphasizing his reverence and status.

     

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    Antique Nanhai Guanyin with Aureole and Acolytes, China (16428LMK) $795

    Original price was: $720.00.Current price is: $612.00.
    H: 22.25”  W: 7.25 ”  D: 5” | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030

    Nanhai Guanyin sits in meditation on a pedestal framed by a large mandorla with her two acolytes (one deteriorated) with a benign expression with half-closed eyes, pursed smiling lips, pendulous ears, and a crown with an image of Buddha Amitabha. Most Buddhist carvings suffered severe damage during China’s modernization and antique Guanyin images with her attendants are very rare.

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    Antique Red Lacquer and Gilt Nanhai Guanyin in Meditation (16302BEME) SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $3,995.00.Current price is: $2,720.00.
    H: 19″ W: 10″ D: 8″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] for shipping INFORMATION.

    This wonderfully carved Nanhai Guanyin statue is notable for its highly ornate and beautiful diadem centered by an elaborately framed image of Buddha Amitabha seated in meditation. Her vibrant aura radiates spirituality and opulence, serenity and strength, as well as compassion and grace, making this statue a truly masterful piece of art.

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    Antique Wood Nanhai Guanyin of the South Sea, China (19508BME) $595 SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $595.00.Current price is: $505.75.
    H: 9.75″ W: 5″ D: 4.5″ | FREE SHIPPING within continental u.s.!

    This enchanting carving depicts Nanhai Guanyin in her Cave on Mount Putuo seated in lalitsana, below a symbolic arch of draped moss with bright pigmentation and considerable gilt. Nanhai Guanyin was massively popular during the Ming/Qing dynasties and provincial wood images were made home altars throughout China. She holds scrolls representing the dharma and sutras, behind her is a vial with the tears of her humanity and parrot, her constant companion. Small Nanhai images with all these symbols in this  condition are very rare.

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    Gilt Covered Nanhai Guanyin with Wisdom Buddhas in her Crown (16247WALK) SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $1,585.00.Current price is: $1,347.25.
    H: 16.5”  W:  6.5”   D:  6.5” |CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST

    This beautiful and rare wood gilt Nanhai Guanyin sits in meditation creating an aura of peace and serenity. With a lobed crown containing images of the 5 Wisdom Buddhas, she blends Mahayana practices with Hindu and Vedic mystical concepts which were adopted in Vajrayana Buddhism. As Wisdom Buddhas are rarely displayed in Nanhai Guanyin images, this radiant image is a significant carving.

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    Guanyin on Lotus Throne Amitabha Buddha in Crown (16145PLKE) SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $975.00.Current price is: $590.75.
    H:  15″    W:  6.5″    D:  5.25″    |   FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    The most distinguishing feature of this finely carved Nanhai Guanyin is her elaborate scalloped crown centered by the Amitabha Buddha of Infinite light. In Pure Land Buddhism crowns are believed to bestow a divine and solemn quality to Guanyin images. This serene yet elegant carving is perfect to enhance any personal meditative space.

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    Nanhai Guanyin of the South Sea Atop a Fish, China (16376TSK) SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $695.00.Current price is: $590.75.
    H: 10″  W: 5.5″ D:  4.5″ |  FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This charming 18th century provincial Guanyin of the Southern Seas sits in meditation on a lotus and smiling joyously.  As a protector of the sea, she is seated on an open lotus above a fish with his head and tail emerging from the water. The lotus represents purity and the stem symbolizes Buddhist teachings which give rise to purity of mind and enlightenment.

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    White Hooded Nanhai Guanyin at Putuo Island, China, 18-19th Century (19207BSK) SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $595.00.Current price is: $446.25.
    H: 10.5″ W: 5.625″ D: 5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This charming Nanhai Guanyin sits serenely yet majestically in lalitsana in her cave on Putuo island holding the Lotus Sutra in which she is described. A green vase is at her side containing the tears of humanity, sometimes referred to as the divine nectar of life she uses to relieve suffering.  She is supported by three lotuses, Buddhist symbols of purity, spiritual awakening, and faithfulness. Originally placed on a home altar, it has an aura of calm and compassion that would enhance any meditative setting.

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