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24” Chinese Guanyin Kwan-Yin Bodhisattva Goddess Blanc de Chine Porcelain Statue
Description
Large GuanyinBlanc de Chine Porcelain Statue, mid 20thC. Quality modeling and crisp detail. The base is marked with an incised letter A.
Measures 23 3/4” tall, approx 8” wide and 5.5” diameter at the base. Pristine condition, no damage or crazing to the porcelain.
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Guanyinis aBodhisattvaassociated withcompassion. She is the East Asian representation ofAvalokiteśvaraand has been adopted by other Eastern religions, includingChinese Buddhism,TaoismandChinese folk religion.She was first given the appellation "Goddess of Mercy" or "Mercy Goddess" by Jesuit missionaries in China.Guanyin is short forGuanshiyin, which means "[The One Who] Perceives the Sounds of the World.”
Some Buddhists believe that when one of their adherents departs from this world, they are placed by Guanyin in the heart of alotusand then sent to the westernpure landofSukhāvatī.Guanyin is often referred to as the "most widely beloved Buddhist Divinity"with miraculous powers to assist all those who pray to her, as is mentioned in thePumen chapterof theLotus Sutraand theKāraṇḍavyūha Sūtra. Source: Wikipedia
ShippingPackages will be sent via Fedex or UPS Ground. Handling time is up to 5 business days prior to shipping but usually quicker. Shipping costs reflect insurance and costs related to safely packaging the item, I don’t make money on shipping and will return any significant overpayment.Terms of SalePlease review all of the photos as they are part of the description.Our items areused, antique orvintage, therefore ageappropriate wear should be expected._gsrx_vers_1608 (GS 9.5 (1608))
