Description
A superb Large Vintage Signed Japanese Bronze Okimono Kannon Guanyin
A very fine example of a Japanese Okimono of Guanyin
Period 1930`s or earlier
Measures: Height 40 cm, width 12 cm, 15 1/2 x 5 inches, approx 6 kg weight
Guanyin is the Asian spiritual figure of mercy, a Bodhisattva associated with Compassion and venerated by Mahayana Buddhists.
Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin which means:Perceiving the Sounds or Cries of the World
and was an extremely popular goddess in ancient Japan and china and is still worshiped throughout Asia.
Guanyin is revered due to her unconditional love and compassion. She is often regarded as the protector of women and children and she is also worshiped as a fertility goddess capable of granting children to couples.
Guanyin is also worshiped to offer protection against misfortune, illness, and is a champion of the poor, and those facing troubles of hardship.
Guanyin is the Asian spiritual figure of mercy, a Bodhisattva associated with Compassion and venerated by Mahayana Buddhists.
Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin which means:Perceiving the Sounds or Cries of the World
and was an extremely popular goddess in ancient Japan and china and is still worshiped throughout Asia.
Guanyin is revered due to her unconditional love and compassion. She is often regarded as the protector of women and children and she is also worshiped as a fertility goddess capable of granting children to couples.
Guanyin is also worshiped to offer protection against misfortune, illness, and is a champion of the poor, and those facing troubles of hardship.
