{"product_id":"chinese-bronze-guanyin-on-lion-20th-century","title":"Vintage Chinese Bronze Guanyin on Guardian Lion – 27.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 27.5 × W 23 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.4 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with partial gilding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1950–1970\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guanyin seated on a guardian lion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vintage Chinese bronze sculpture of Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion, seated in a relaxed pose across the back of a guardian lion. The calm figure and powerfully modelled animal create a balanced composition that unites compassion with protective strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe robes preserve areas of warm gilding against the darker bronze of the face, hands and lion. Fine details include the high coiffure, jewellery, flowing garments and deeply worked mane. The surface has a naturally aged patina and wear consistent with age; some areas may have been cleaned or restored in the past.\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\u003eSurviving gilding, darker recessed areas and wear on raised details create a layered surface. The 10 photographs document the remaining finish, patina, casting and base from multiple viewpoints.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361594392906,"sku":"153","price":365.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/vintage-chinese-bronze-guanyin-guardian-lion-front-view.jpg?v=1787927988","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/chinese-bronze-guanyin-on-lion-20th-century","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}