{"product_id":"mid-20th-century-chinese-bronze-guanyin-9-6cm","title":"Mid-20th Century Chinese Bronze Guanyin – 9.6 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 9.6 × W 3.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1950–1980\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standing Guanyin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lotus pedestal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small Chinese bronze image of Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion, standing in layered flowing robes on a lotus pedestal. The hands are held before the body around a small sacred object, while the high coiffure and gentle stance give the figure a composed vertical silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze surface has a naturally aged brown patina with soft wear on the face, hands, robe edges and lotus petals. The open underside reveals the hollow interior of the casting.\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 bronze surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 6 photographs document the sculpture from multiple angles, including the reverse and base.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361595146570,"sku":"145","price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/mid-century-chinese-bronze-guanyin-front-view.jpg?v=1787929121","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/mid-20th-century-chinese-bronze-guanyin-9-6cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}