Statue of Guanyin

19th century

A Statue of Guanyin (Chinese, 19th century), the Buddhist bodhisattva associated with compassion, made of bronze. They are depicted wearing loose robes and holding a string of pearls, which were added at a later date by the King family of Kingscote. The strand of pearls resembles a Catholic rosary, which liken Guanyin to the Virgin Mary, who is also associated with compassion and mercy in Catholic tradition. The bronze base is spherical in shape and has petals in relief, representing a lotus blossom.

Chinese

bronze

beads

wood

19 1/2" x 7"

Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Gwendolen E. Rives.

PSNC.6392a-d