{"product_id":"late-qing-chinese-wooden-guanyin-gilded","title":"Antique Chinese Wooden Guanyin – Qing Dynasty, 45.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 45.5 × W 17 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid carved wood with surviving original gilding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qing dynasty, 18th–early 19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standing Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis standing figure of Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion, is hand-carved from a single block of wood. The serene face, flowing robes and raised hand give the sculpture a composed devotional presence suited to an altar or temple niche.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCarving and surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal gilding survives across protected and recessed areas of the headdress, robes and lotus-form base. Hand-cut details and visible tool marks reflect traditional workmanship, while the darkened surface, abrasion and losses to the gilding show long devotional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStable overall, with natural surface wear, patina and losses to the original gilding consistent with age and use. Please examine all nine photographs for the complete view of the sculpture and its surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361579123018,"sku":"455","price":650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-chinese-wooden-guanyin-qing-front.jpg?v=1787923443","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/late-qing-chinese-wooden-guanyin-gilded","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}