Old hand-carved wooden sculpture of Chinese origin.
The sculpture is decorated with remnants of antique gilding and gold lacquering visible on the back.
The statue depicts a Guanyin, a highly revered figure in Chinese Buddhism; her name means “She who hears the cries of the world,” and she is the goddess of mercy, compassion, and pity.
The carving workmanship of this sculpture is of stunning quality.
Provenience: China
Provenance: China
