*China 1920 Standing Quan Yin "God Of Mercy" Sculpture Carved In Rock Quartz 599.5 Carats
Beautiful Kwan Ying (Quan Yin) sculpture.
Gorgeous antique sculptural piece, of a Kwan Yin, the goddess of mercy, made in China, circa 1910-20. It was carefully. carved from one single piece of natural translucent clear rock quartz, with a total weight of 599.5 carats. The figure stand in full dress position, graciously looking forward.
Quan Yin, or Guanyin, is the Buddhist Bodhisattva associated with compassion. In the East Asian world, Guanyin is the equivalent term for Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Guanyin also refers to the Bodhisattva as adopted by other eastern religions. She was first given the appellation of "Goddess of Mercy" or the mercy goddess by Jesuit missionaries in China. By other part in Chinese buddhism, is synonymous with the bodhisattva avalokitesvara, the pinnacle of mercy, compassion, kindness and love. (bodhisattva- being of bodhi or enlightenment, one who has earned to leave the world of suffering and is destined to become a buddha, but has forgone the bliss of nirvana with a vow to save all children of god. Avalokitesvara (sanskrit: अवलोकितेश्वर): the word ‘avalokita’ means "seeing or gazing down" and ‘êvara’ means "lord" in sanskrit.
Has a total weight of 119.9 grams and a measurements of 88.9 mm 30 mm by 30 mm (3.5 x 1.18 x 1.18 inches).
Note: The face is really beautifully carved. One of the most important facts on Quan Yin sculptures, is the quality of the carving, specifically the face.
It is in perfect condition, with no cracks, fissures or previous repairs.
INVENTORY REF: D0000MNNF/.1111
