This finely carved stone sculpture depicts Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and Mercy, one of the most venerated figures in East Asian Buddhism. Shown seated in calm meditation upon a lotus base, she holds a slender vase symbolizing the vessel of pure water from which blessings and healing flow.
The piece reflects the enduring Chinese reverence for Guanyin as the embodiment of kindness and spiritual grace. The natural tone of the stone and delicate workmanship evoke a sense of quiet devotion, characteristic of mid 20th-century artisanship inspired by classical forms.
