Antique Teak Wood Buddha Statue
Quan Yin
Blessing with Water Vase
Circa: Qing-Republics, early 1900s'
h.25 in.(6.4cm) X w.6.5 in.(16.5cm) X d.6.5 in.(16.5cm)
Condition: very Good

This elegant Qing Dynasty wood statue, carved from a single piece of wood, is a classic rendition of the great compassion bodhisattva. Its size indicates it would have been part of a private family temple or altar and integral part of daily worship, meditation and offerings. The posture of this Quanyin is slightly arched and conveys a sublime beauty and a deep, lucid resonant peace and equanimity. Her countenance is classical wide and rests in a deep essence of equanimity. Around her neck she wears two strands of pearls of wisdom. The sumptuous folds of the bodhisattva's robes create the illusion of fluidity of cloth. The hanging tassel is simple but represents the traditional vestments of holy sage. Her bared feet are realistically rendered, which indicated her presence on earth. Her right hand is gracefully arched in the Vitarka Mudra, the hand gesture of reasoning. The left hand holds a gracefully rendered vase of healing nectar that is also seen as pure lucid water the elixer of life that heals, purifies and rejuvenates all human beings. Quanyin's coiffure is elegant: loose but masterfully shaped with finely textured hair. At the crown of her head is a fully rendered Amitabha the Buddha of Infinite Light. Buddhist mythology tells of Kannon being born from a ray of light that sprang from Amitabha Buddha's right eye. It is said that Avolokiteshvara-Quan Yin immediately said "Om Mane Padme Hum" one of the many mantras that evokes Quanyin. There is a sense of history in this statue that is powerfully fused with the emanating goodness and powerful dignity of this bodhisattva. The statue is in very good condition. (SD)

Estimate Value: $1000
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