Description
Larger than life size, hand carved white marble Nanhai Guan Yin. Seated in the pose of the recline pose.In this beautiful hand carved sculpture, Guan Yin reclines in a relaxed and contemplative position. She is gracefully resting atop a lotus leaf. The leaf flown on the ocean waves. She is described as the goddess of Mercy, and is regarded as one of the most beloved Buddhist Divinities. Guan Yin symbolizes unconditional love and compassion for those in need.
In this sculpture, Avalokiteshvara is dressed as an Indian prince in a fluid garment with crossed sashes, scarves, and a necklace on his bare chest. He rests one hand on his knee and lifts the other in a gift-granting gesture. Showing a confident calmness, presents his mercy over the suffering human beings.
Guanyin in Chinese means “Perceiver of all Sounds,” which refers to the way in which Guanyin is able to hear all prayers and cries for help. In India, bodhisattvas are genderless or are referred to as male. The Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, or Guanyin, is often depicted as female in China. One reason for this gender fluidity is due to the way the Bodhisattva has the ability to manifest on earth in many different forms.
Beautiful one of a kind piece. Originally from Vietnam.
*Kindly noted that the two foo dogs in front of Guan Yin are not part of the sculpture, and not related in any way. They were placed very close and the photographer wasn’t able to move them while the pictures were taken.
Dimensions: 32″ x 56″ x 63″
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