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.

  • Sale! Antique Nanhai Guanyin Lotus Throne, Amitabha in Crown, China (16145)

    Antique Nanhai Guanyin Lotus Throne, Amitabha in Crown, China (16145)

    Original price was: $975.00.Current price is: $775.00.
    H:  15″    W:  6.5″    D:  5.25″    |   FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Finely carved Nanhai Guanyin on base of three lotuses, elaborate scalloped crown centered by the Amitabha Buddha of Infinite light surrounding lines of  his radiating aura.. This serene elegant carving perfect to enhance any meditative space.

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  • Sale! Antique Nanhai Guanyin of the Southern Seas, China #19414BLK

    Antique Nanhai Guanyin of the Southern Seas, China #19414BLK

    Original price was: $750.00.Current price is: $500.00.
    H: 9.5 ”  D:  4.5″    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This white hooded Nanhai Guanyin sits in her Cave o Mount Putuo below an arch of openwork draped moss and barbed rocks, a vial and parrot at her side, holding scrolls that represent the sutras with which she is associated. She sits in modified lalitsana atop an open lotus symbolizing purity and enlightenment surrounded by 2 closed lotuses symbolizing the potential for enlightenment.This rare provincial image was used for placement on a home altar.

  • Sale! Antique Nanhai Guanyin with 2 Acolytes on Putuo, China  (16240)

    Antique Nanhai Guanyin with 2 Acolytes on Putuo, China (16240)

    Original price was: $1,350.00.Current price is: $1,200.00.
    H: 11.5″  W: 6″    D: 4.5″     |     FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Nanhai Guanyin on Mount Putuo sits as a triad with acolytes Shan Tsai hands in prayer and the Dragon Princess offering the “illuminating pearl.”  Very rare Ming sculpture on an Acrylic base is one of our favorites VA collection carvings.

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  • Sale! Antique Nanhai Guanyin with Aureole and Acolytes, China #16428LMK

    Antique Nanhai Guanyin with Aureole and Acolytes, China #16428LMK

    Original price was: $720.00.Current price is: $595.00.
    H: 22.75″    W: 7.25″    D:  5″  |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Carved from one piece of wood, this triad depicts Nanhai Guanyin and her two acolytes, Shan Tsai  (now lost to deterioration) and Longnü, the Dragon Princess holding the Precious Gem. As a Pure Land Buddhist carving, her crown is centered with Amitabha Buddha in meditation bordered by the flames of Buddhism. Despite its losses, this Ming/Qing carving retains its spiritual and serene charm

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  • Sale! Antique Nanhai Guanyin, China (19508)

    Antique Nanhai Guanyin, China (19508)

    Original price was: $595.00.Current price is: $395.00.
    H: 9.75″ W: 5″ D: 4.5″   |    FREE SHIPPING within continental u.s.

    Nanhai Guanyin in her Cave in lalitsana, below draped moss arch holding a scrolls, next to vial of humanity’s tears and parrot, her constant companion. Small Nanhai images with symbols are very rare.

  • Sale! Antique Rarre Nanhai Guanyin with Attendants and Donor, China #16210BEME

    Antique Rarre Nanhai Guanyin with Attendants and Donor, China #16210BEME

    Original price was: $5,900.00.Current price is: $3,900.00.
    H: 34″  W: 12″  D: 15″  |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    This rare and intriguing Nanhai Guanyin sits in her cave with internal layers at Putuo. On the top is the donor who commissioned  the piece, seldomly placed within the Guanyin tableau.Two levels of attendant pairs flank her: the upper with her two acolytes Longnu, (the Dragon Princess) on her right holding a flaming gem, and Shan Tsai (Sudhana) on her left with hands, now missing, clasped in anjali mudra of reverence and two generic attendants are on the on the bottom. This work is truly remarkable in its execution and iconography.

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  • Sale! Antique Red Lacquer and Gilt Nanhai Guanyin #16302BEME

    Antique Red Lacquer and Gilt Nanhai Guanyin #16302BEME

    Original price was: $3,995.00.Current price is: $2,900.00.
    H: 19″ W: 10″ D: 8″    |    CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] for shipping INFORMATION.

    Wonderfully carved Nanhai Guanyin with ornate and beautiful diadem centered by elaborately framed Buddha Amitabha in meditation. Vibrant aura radiates spirituality, opulence, serenity and strength, as well as compassion and grace, making this a truly masterful piece of art.

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  • Sale! Gilt Covered Nanhai Guanyin with Wisdom Buddhas in her Crown 16247WALK

    Gilt Covered Nanhai Guanyin with Wisdom Buddhas in her Crown 16247WALK

    Original price was: $1,585.00.Current price is: $1,400.00.
    H: 16.5″  W: 6.5″  D: 6.5″     |     CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Rare Nanhai Guanyin with lobed crown of 5 Dhyani Tantric Buddhas of Wisdom seated on rocky outcrop before her cave on Putuo, showing Vajrayana influence rarely seen for Nanhai Guanyin. Gilt surface reflects personal devotion and personal wealth. Consecrated for placement on home altar.

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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: $575.00.
    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.

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

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

    $620.00

    This Nanhai Guanyin (Guanyin of the South Sea) sits in her cave on Putuo  island in the South China Sea with most of her traditional features.  She is portrayed as  White Hooded or Clad Guanyin with her hair in a bun covered with a short hood seated in royal ease (lalitsana)  with her right hand…

  • SOLD! Antique Nanhai Guanyin of the South Sea Holding a Scroll, China 16420LKE

    SOLD! Antique Nanhai Guanyin of the South Sea Holding a Scroll, China 16420LKE

    $1,550.00

    This outstanding delicately antique carving is Nanhai Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, seated on a rocky outcrop covered with a cloth, a reference to her home in a cave on the island of Putuo in the South China Sea. Other than the Buddha, she is the most revered deity in Mahayana Buddhism and one of…

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