{"product_id":"antique-chinese-guanyin-dragon-polychrome-wood-81cm","title":"Antique Chinese Guanyin on Dragon – Polychrome Wood, 81 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 81 × W 47 cm | \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.6 kg | \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China | \u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e late Qing, ca. 1880–1910\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA monumental wooden Guanyin standing above a dragon and turbulent waves. The composition combines the calm vertical presence of the Bodhisattva with energetic carving across the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuanyin is the East Asian manifestation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of compassion. Dragon and water imagery reinforce the sculpture's protective and salvific visual language without implying a literal effect for the owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-carved dense wood with layered black and red lacquer, blue pigment and surviving gilt traces. The surface shows natural craquelure, pigment loss and age-related wear consistent with an old temple or altar sculpture.\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 wood retains visible grain, tool-work and naturally varied colour. The 18 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":63361461780810,"sku":null,"price":3995.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-chinese-guanyin-dragon-polychrome-wood-81cm-catalogue-view-01.jpg?v=1787914530","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-chinese-guanyin-dragon-polychrome-wood-81cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}