China, ca. mid-19th century CE. Masterfully carved from a single piece of beautiful white marble, a bust depicting Guan Yin/Kuan Yin in the traditional manner, donning a white flowing robe (white symbolizing her purity), wearing a multistrand necklace designating her as royalty - featuring round beads (pearls?) and a lotus blossom pendant, as she was 'born of the lotus', her hair arranged in a top knot with flowing locks to her shoulders, wearing a lotus crown. A tranquil faced rendering of Guan Yin expressing eternal peace. Size: 11" W x 16.75" H (27.9 cm x 42.5 cm)

Bodhisattvas are among the most compassionate beings in the universe, devoting themselves to saving the suffering and helping others achieve enlightenment and Buddhahood. Traditionally depicted as less austere than Buddhas with graceful postures and elegant garments, a nod to the riches of the Northwestern Chinese Silk Road, this piece is no exception. Bodhisattvas or Guanyin are associated with compassion and mercy - their long ears significant, because they rescues all human beings by hearing their cries for help and the sounds of suffering.

Provenance: Ex-Hagar Collection

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Some abrasions/losses to high relief sections - lotus blossom pendant, lips, folds of her robe, scarves from her headdress, round beads, and lower end.