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Wooden Figure of a Boddhisatva Guanyin, Yuan/Ming

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,200.00 EUR Estimated At:1,920.00 - 2,400.00 EUR
Wooden Figure of a Boddhisatva Guanyin, Yuan/Ming
Wood, fragments of color
China, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368) / early Ming dynasty (1386-1644)
Depiction of Guanyin, who is known as the goddess of goodwill
Depicted in deep meditation with half-closed eyes and a slight smile
Seated in padmasana lotus position, the soles of the feet turned upwards
Richly pleated garment
Wearing a richly pleated robe and a five leaf crown with Buddha Amitabha
Height: 31.5 cm
Condition consistent with age
Provenance: Private collection, Basel
Object is regular taxed. Differential taxation is not possible.
Guanyin

Guanyin, the Chinese goddess of mercy and compassion, counts among the most venerated figures in Buddhism and is highly respected in Asian cultures. Initially a male figure, it transformed over the centuries to a maternal goddess with wondrous healing powers who bestows solace and luck. As a bodhisattva, Guanyin denied herself entrance into nirvana when she heard the laments of the mortals and helpfully returned to earth. Her name roughly means ‘observer of the cries of the world’.



Condition: The Guanyin shows age-related signs of wear. The wood is treated. The hands are missing and the right knee is cracked. The height measures 31.5 cm.
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