{"product_id":"vintage-chinese-guanyin-vase-bronze-9cm","title":"Vintage Chinese Guanyin with Vase – Bronze, 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\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1950–1980\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xuande-style four-character mark\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small seated Guanyin holding a ritual vase, an attribute associated in Chinese Buddhist art with purification and compassionate aid. The compact scale makes this a personal altar or cabinet-sized object.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Xuande-style mark is a later traditional mark and is not presented as evidence of a Ming-dynasty date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with warm patina and minor wear.\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 7 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":63361515520330,"sku":"158","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/vintage-chinese-guanyin-vase-bronze-9cm-catalogue-view-01.jpg?v=1787915434","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/vintage-chinese-guanyin-vase-bronze-9cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}