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A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty
A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty

A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

Adhering to Chinese iconography of Guanyin, the figure is marked by an urna on her forehead, denoting her own enlightenment, as well as a diadem displaying Buddha Amitabha, the spiri...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Guanyin

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Hardwood

A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty
A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty

A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

Description: A singular example of Guanyin. Deviating from the Bodhisattva’s conventional pose of ‘royal ease’, the figure is instead seated in the meditative padmasana, or ‘lotus ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Guanyin

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Hardwood

A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty
A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty

A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

Guanyin may also be seen to fulfil the role of idealised femininity as prescribed by Confucianism, with the scarcity of female Chinese deities perhaps accounting for the gradual gend...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Guanyin

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Hardwood

Hand-Carved White Alabaster Figure of Guanyin, China, Early 20th Century
Hand-Carved White Alabaster Figure of Guanyin, China, Early 20th Century

Hand-Carved White Alabaster Figure of Guanyin, China, Early 20th Century

Located in Grythyttan, SE

This exquisite figure of Guanyin from early 20th century is masterfully carved from a single piece of pure, delicate white alabaster.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Guanyin

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Alabaster

A Large Antique Chinese Carved Timber Figure of Guanyin Riding an Elephant
A Large Antique Chinese Carved Timber Figure of Guanyin Riding an Elephant

A Large Antique Chinese Carved Timber Figure of Guanyin Riding an Elephant

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Large Antique Chinese Carved Timber Figure of Guanyin Riding an Elephant Description: Enlivened with polychrome application, the bodhisattva seated in 'rajalilasana' astride a rec...

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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Guanyin

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Wood

Pair of French Ormolu Mounted Chinese blanc de chine Guanyin Candelabra
Pair of French Ormolu Mounted Chinese blanc de chine Guanyin Candelabra

Pair of French Ormolu Mounted Chinese blanc de chine Guanyin Candelabra

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French ormolu-mounted candelabra featuring Chinese blanc de chine figures of Guanyin, dating from the 19th century. Each figure is rendered in white-glazed porcelain, seate...

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1870s Antique Guanyin

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Bronze

Large Framed Indian 19th Century Painting of Guanyin Sitting on a Dragon
Large Framed Indian 19th Century Painting of Guanyin Sitting on a Dragon

Large Framed Indian 19th Century Painting of Guanyin Sitting on a Dragon

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Indian painting from the 19th century depicting Guanyin the Bodhisattva of Compassion sitting on a dragon.

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19th Century Indian Antique Guanyin

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Fabric, Plexiglass, Paper

Chinese Blanc-de-Chine Seated Guanyin Altar Piece, 19th/20th Century
Chinese Blanc-de-Chine Seated Guanyin Altar Piece, 19th/20th Century

Chinese Blanc-de-Chine Seated Guanyin Altar Piece, 19th/20th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Blanc-de-Chine Seated Guanyin Altar Piece , 19th/20th Century A large and impressive work, in two parts bearing seal/reign mark on the back of the mandala.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Guanyin

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Porcelain

Exceptional Chinese Carved Coral Figural Group of a Guanyin Kwan Yin Phoenix
Exceptional Chinese Carved Coral Figural Group of a Guanyin Kwan Yin Phoenix

Exceptional Chinese Carved Coral Figural Group of a Guanyin Kwan Yin Phoenix

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An exceptional Chinese carved coral figural group of a Guanyin, Kwan Yin with a Phoenix. Very finely carved.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Guanyin

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Coral

19th Century Indian Print with Guanyin the Bodhisattva of Compassion on Elephant
19th Century Indian Print with Guanyin the Bodhisattva of Compassion on Elephant

19th Century Indian Print with Guanyin the Bodhisattva of Compassion on Elephant

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Indian print from the 19th century depicting Guanyin the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Created in India during the 19th century, this large print features Guanyin the Bodhisa...

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19th Century Indian Antique Guanyin

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Fabric, Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

Chinese Carved Jadeite Guanyin with Cat, Mounted as a Lamp, Circa 1920s
Chinese Carved Jadeite Guanyin with Cat, Mounted as a Lamp, Circa 1920s

Chinese Carved Jadeite Guanyin with Cat, Mounted as a Lamp, Circa 1920s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Carved Jadeite Guanyin with Cat, Mounted as a Lamp on French Bronze Base with Longevity Finial, Circa 1920, Two pieces of Jadeite, the Lamp (complete with complimentary shade...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Guanyin

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Metal, Bronze

An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: A dignified portrayal of the bodhisattva, resplendent with blue-black pigment detailing t...

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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Guanyin

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Wood

Lady Guanyin Bodhisattva Gilded Wood Carving - Ming Dynasty, China 1368-1644 AD
Lady Guanyin Bodhisattva Gilded Wood Carving - Ming Dynasty, China 1368-1644 AD

Lady Guanyin Bodhisattva Gilded Wood Carving - Ming Dynasty, China 1368-1644 AD

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Magnificent Lady Guanyin Bodhisattva seated in Royal Relaxation pose hand-carved in Gilded Wood with traces of paint still visible.

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Guanyin

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Wood

Chinese Carved Wood Standing Figure of Guanyin in the Ming Dynasty Style
Chinese Carved Wood Standing Figure of Guanyin in the Ming Dynasty Style

Chinese Carved Wood Standing Figure of Guanyin in the Ming Dynasty Style

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A Chinese carved wood standing figure of Guanyin in the Ming dynasty style, with polychrome application, the hair tied back into an elaborate high chignon, with her left hand raised,...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Guanyin

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Wood

A Large and Rare Chinese 18th C. or earlier Patinated Bronze Bust of Guanyin
A Large and Rare Chinese 18th C. or earlier Patinated Bronze Bust of Guanyin

A Large and Rare Chinese 18th C. or earlier Patinated Bronze Bust of Guanyin

Located in New York, NY

A Large and Rare Chinese 18th-Century or possibly earlier Patinated Bronze Bust of Guanyin This large Patinated Bronze Bust represents Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, portra...

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1730s Chinese Ming Antique Guanyin

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Bronze

A large wood Buddha/Guanyin with traces of pigments Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
A large wood Buddha/Guanyin with traces of pigments Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

A large wood Buddha/Guanyin with traces of pigments Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

By Master

Located in Vienna, AT

A LARGE WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN WITH TRACES OF PIGMENTS MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) The bodhisattva is shown seated in padmasana, wearing long flowing robes, a bejewelled necklace and a ...

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Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Guanyin

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Hardwood

Lovely 17/18C Dehua Blanc de Chine Guanyin Statue China Chinese made into a lamp
Lovely 17/18C Dehua Blanc de Chine Guanyin Statue China Chinese made into a lamp

Lovely 17/18C Dehua Blanc de Chine Guanyin Statue China Chinese made into a lamp

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A lovely and large example with nice details. Made into a lamp. We didn't test if it works. Condition with restorations, all pictured. Size: statue 45CM high approx. , total height ...

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17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Guanyin

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Porcelain

Rare 18th Century Korean Bronze Quanyin Sculpture, Unique Casting Technique
Rare 18th Century Korean Bronze Quanyin Sculpture, Unique Casting Technique

Rare 18th Century Korean Bronze Quanyin Sculpture, Unique Casting Technique

Located in Ukiah, CA

Antique Korean Bronze Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), Joseon Period, Solid Cast This rare and finely cast antique Korean Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) represents an exceptional example of de...

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18th Century Korean Antique Guanyin

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Bronze

Chinese Cherry Red Amber Figural Table Lamps, Pair
Chinese Cherry Red Amber Figural Table Lamps, Pair

Chinese Cherry Red Amber Figural Table Lamps, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Chinese Cherry Red Amber Figural Carvings Mounted as a Table Lamps, one Guanyin and one Shouxing atop a crane, each on wood base with crochet shades.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Guanyin

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Resin, Hardwood

Japanese Rare Serene Stone Buddha Kanon Guan Yin, 19th century
Japanese Rare Serene Stone Buddha Kanon Guan Yin, 19th century

Japanese Rare Serene Stone Buddha Kanon Guan Yin, 19th century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Kanon, a Japanese name for Guanyin, is a spiritual figure associated with mercy and compassion.

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Guanyin

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Stone

Carved Pink Rose Quartz Sculpture Goddess Quan Jin, China, early 20th Century
Carved Pink Rose Quartz Sculpture Goddess Quan Jin, China, early 20th Century

Carved Pink Rose Quartz Sculpture Goddess Quan Jin, China, early 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Reference: Quan Yin—also spelled Kwan Yin, Kuanyin, or Guanyin—is one of the most frequently venerated deities in Chinese temples.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Guanyin

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Stone

Pair Monumental Chinese Famille Verte Buddhist Ginger Jars, Late Qing Dynasty
Pair Monumental Chinese Famille Verte Buddhist Ginger Jars, Late Qing Dynasty

Pair Monumental Chinese Famille Verte Buddhist Ginger Jars, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Most notable is the repeated appearance of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, depicted seated upon a lotus throne surrounded by attendants and celestial beings.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Guanyin

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Porcelain

Large Fine Bronze Head of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara Qing Dynasty
Large Fine Bronze Head of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara Qing Dynasty

Large Fine Bronze Head of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara Qing Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large bronze head sculpture of Boddhisatva Guanyin from Qing Dynasty of China circa 19th century.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Guanyin

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Bronze

Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Rose Quartz Lamp, circa 1890
Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Rose Quartz Lamp, circa 1890

Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Rose Quartz Lamp, circa 1890

Located in Norwood, NJ

19th century antique Chinese hand-carved and polished translucent rose quartz carving of a standing Guanyin with phoenix bird, mounted on a carved green quartz plinth.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Guanyin

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Quartz, Bronze

Ancient Gandharan Stucco Small Bust of the Buddha or Bodhisattva
Ancient Gandharan Stucco Small Bust of the Buddha or Bodhisattva

Ancient Gandharan Stucco Small Bust of the Buddha or Bodhisattva

Located in Philadelphia, PA

In the form of the Buddha or a bodhisattva (possibly Avalokiteśvara/Guanyin). Mounted on a black wooden plinth. Simply a wonderful ancient bust!

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15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Guanyin

Materials

Terracotta, Stucco

Monumental Japanese Shibayama & Lacquer Shrine Cabinet, Meiji period
Monumental Japanese Shibayama & Lacquer Shrine Cabinet, Meiji period

Monumental Japanese Shibayama & Lacquer Shrine Cabinet, Meiji period

Located in Tarzana, CA

The panels are delicately inlaid with birds, butterflies, and seasonal flowers such as iris and wisteria, while larger gilt medallions depict Buddhist figures including Kannon (Guany...

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Late 19th Century Antique Guanyin

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Other

Antique Chinese Carved Bodhisattva Figure Lotus Throne Architectural Fragment
Antique Chinese Carved Bodhisattva Figure Lotus Throne Architectural Fragment

Antique Chinese Carved Bodhisattva Figure Lotus Throne Architectural Fragment

Located in Forney, TX

Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), sculptural figural form believed to be a depiction of Guanyin / Avalokiteshvara, seated in padmasana upon lotus throne base, framed by halo of flames, parce...

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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Guanyin

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

QING DYNASTY 1850 Sculptural Enthroned Mazu Quan-Yin In Solid Gilded Bronze
QING DYNASTY 1850 Sculptural Enthroned Mazu Quan-Yin In Solid Gilded Bronze

QING DYNASTY 1850 Sculptural Enthroned Mazu Quan-Yin In Solid Gilded Bronze

Located in Miami, FL

The figure of Mazu is represented with exceptional meditation and peaceful face expression. Mazu and Guanyin are both well-known deities in Chinese mythology.

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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Guanyin

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Bronze, Gold

Ancient Gandharan Stucco on Terracotta Figural Buddha/Bodhisattva Bust
Ancient Gandharan Stucco on Terracotta Figural Buddha/Bodhisattva Bust

Ancient Gandharan Stucco on Terracotta Figural Buddha/Bodhisattva Bust

Located in Philadelphia, PA

In the form of the Buddha or a bodhisattva (possibly Avalokiteśvara/Guanyin). With remnants of inlaid colored glass elements throughout.

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15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Guanyin

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Terracotta, Stucco

Antique Buddhist Avalokiteshvara Figure, Asian, Bronze Deity, Icon, Victorian
Antique Buddhist Avalokiteshvara Figure, Asian, Bronze Deity, Icon, Victorian

Antique Buddhist Avalokiteshvara Figure, Asian, Bronze Deity, Icon, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Delightful rendition of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin in Chinese Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order Weathered bronze presents rich o...

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Late 19th Century Asian Late Victorian Antique Guanyin

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Bronze

Large Chinese Porcelain Blanc De Chine Figural Group, Circa 1880
Large Chinese Porcelain Blanc De Chine Figural Group, Circa 1880

Large Chinese Porcelain Blanc De Chine Figural Group, Circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

Depicting a seated Guanyin surrounded by two attendants and two musicians all set onto a gnarled boat or raft above turbulent waves, a branch of blossoming peaches encircling the fig...

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1880s Chinese Antique Guanyin

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Porcelain

Shanxi 1840s Hand Carved Wooden Corbel with Deities Mounted on Base
Shanxi 1840s Hand Carved Wooden Corbel with Deities Mounted on Base

Shanxi 1840s Hand Carved Wooden Corbel with Deities Mounted on Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

Presenting two deities (possibly Zhong Kui and Guanyin), the corbel is adorned with an abundance of motifs and showcases traces of its original polychromy.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Guanyin

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Zitan Figure of a Bodhisattva, Qing Dynasty
Chinese Carved Zitan Figure of a Bodhisattva, Qing Dynasty

Chinese Carved Zitan Figure of a Bodhisattva, Qing Dynasty

Located in Austin, TX

The hands display shuni mudra, often associated with Guanyin, with the thumb and middle finger forming a circle.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Guanyin

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Japanese Polychrome Standing Shō Kannon Figure, circa 1900
Japanese Polychrome Standing Shō Kannon Figure, circa 1900

Japanese Polychrome Standing Shō Kannon Figure, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This late 19th century standing figure depicts the sacred form of the bodhisattva Guanyin, known in Japanese Buddhism as Sho Kannon, or Guze Kannon.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Guanyin

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Wood

Tall Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Vase, Sapphire Blue, 19th Century
Tall Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Vase, Sapphire Blue, 19th Century

Tall Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Vase, Sapphire Blue, 19th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Its elegant form, reminiscent of the traditional Guanyin vases, was often used to display long branches of plants like willow.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Guanyin

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850
Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850

Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Intricately carved and finished with gilt black lacquer, this seated figure depicts the bodhisattva Guanyin, known in Japanese Buddhism as Kannon. Described as the "Buddha of Infinit...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Guanyin

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Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Ming Dynasty Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva, 17th Century
Chinese Ming Dynasty Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva, 17th Century

Chinese Ming Dynasty Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva, 17th Century

Located in Austin, TX

Chinese late Ming dynasty bronze figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin (Quan Yin, Kwan Yin, Kuan Yin), 17th century, China  The figure well cast in two ...

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Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Guanyin

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Bronze

Pair of E. F. Caldwell & Co. Dore Bronze Mtd. Carved Rose Quartz & Enamel Lamps
Pair of E. F. Caldwell & Co. Dore Bronze Mtd. Carved Rose Quartz & Enamel Lamps

Pair of E. F. Caldwell & Co. Dore Bronze Mtd. Carved Rose Quartz & Enamel Lamps

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Mounted on two dore bronze open work bases with blue enamel decoration and dore bronze Asian inspired feet are two Antique Chinese hand-carved rose quartz rock crystal figures of Gua...

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Early 1900s American Louis XVI Antique Guanyin

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Statue Nyoirin Kannon on Lotus Throne
Japanese Bronze Statue Nyoirin Kannon on Lotus Throne

Japanese Bronze Statue Nyoirin Kannon on Lotus Throne

Located in Atlanta, GA

Kannon is bodhisattva of Mercy and Compassion (Avalokitesvara in Sanskrit and Guanyin in Chinese). The gilt bronze statue depicts one of the six variations of Kannon, knowns as Cinta...

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Guanyin

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Bronze

Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Spotted Deer Brush Washer, Mid-19th Century
Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Spotted Deer Brush Washer, Mid-19th Century

Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Spotted Deer Brush Washer, Mid-19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

The word for deer, lu, is a homophone for prosperity, while the animal itself is associated with longevity, shown often as an attendant to the Bodhisattva Guanyin or the Taoist deity...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Guanyin

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Wood Statues of Bodhisattva Buddhism Art
Pair of Chinese Wood Statues of Bodhisattva Buddhism Art

Pair of Chinese Wood Statues of Bodhisattva Buddhism Art

Located in Atlanta, GA

In China, his identify took a cultural transformation and became Guanyin (the one who detects the sounds of the world), who is worshipped for her compassion and mercy for those in th...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Guanyin

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Wood

Over Life-Size Tibetan Gilt Bronze Arm of a Bodhisattva, Late 19th Century
Over Life-Size Tibetan Gilt Bronze Arm of a Bodhisattva, Late 19th Century

Over Life-Size Tibetan Gilt Bronze Arm of a Bodhisattva, Late 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

Karana mudra is often associated with Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, known in Tibet as Chenrezig, and in China as Guanyin. The hand and arm would originally have...

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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Guanyin

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Bronze

Large Wood Sculpture of Boddhisatva Head Ming Dynasty
Large Wood Sculpture of Boddhisatva Head Ming Dynasty

Large Wood Sculpture of Boddhisatva Head Ming Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

In China, his identify took a cultural transformation and became Guanyin (the one who detects the sounds of the world), who is worshipped for her compassion and mercy for those in th...

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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Guanyin

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Wood

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