A
graceful wood carving exemplifying the artistic sophistication and elegance of
the Ming Dynasty. Quan Yin is envisioned as a beautiful court lady, with flowing
robes and cleanly modeled features, her face conveying her compassion and gentle
nature as the wish fulfilling deity. The figure seems to sway in rhythmic movement
as she holds forth a basket from which may spring the object of a devotee’s fondest
desire. Excellently carved with fine details in the features, the hair, the basket
and the gathered ornamented robes, thinned at the edges and appearing to float.
