{"product_id":"mid-20th-century-standing-bronze-guanyin","title":"Mid-20th Century Standing Bronze Guanyin – 45.7 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 45.7 × W 13.6 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 5 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th century, circa 1950s–1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standing Guanyin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bronze sculpture depicts Guanyin standing gracefully on a lotus base. The bodhisattva holds a pearl and a vase, attributes associated with wisdom and mercy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe serene expression, delicate headdress and flowing robes are carefully modelled. A warm golden patina and natural surface wear give the figure a mature, softly aged appearance.\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 10 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":63361627816266,"sku":"066","price":480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/mid-20th-century-bronze-guanyin-standing-figure-01.jpg?v=1787933619","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/mid-20th-century-standing-bronze-guanyin","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}