{"product_id":"antique-chinese-guanyin-carved-camphor-wood-88cm","title":"Antique Chinese Guanyin – Carved Camphor Wood, 88 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 88 × W 25.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.2 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved camphor wood with polychromy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qing-period attribution\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA large Chinese Guanyin carved from dense camphor wood and retaining an old multi-coloured painted surface. The closed eyes, gentle expression and flowing robes create the calm presence associated with Guanyin, the East Asian form of Avalokiteshvara.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe surface shows substantial age-related wear, paint loss and patina. The Qing-period date is retained as an attribution based on style and material rather than as a documented manufacture date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntique condition with polychrome wear, cracks, losses and natural ageing of the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuanyin, Avalokiteshvara or Chenrezig is the bodhisattva of compassion. Crown, lotus, vase and hand gestures vary by region, but the subject consistently embodies attentive mercy and aid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe carved carved camphor wood with polychromy retains visible grain, tool-work and naturally varied colour. The 10 photographs document the carving, profiles, reverse and age-related surface character as part of the condition assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361551991114,"sku":"200","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-chinese-guanyin-carved-camphor-wood-88cm-catalogue-view-01.jpg?v=1787915621","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-chinese-guanyin-carved-camphor-wood-88cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}