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Your item is a 17th-century eight-arm Buddhist statue from Shanxi province, China. This intricately crafted wooden sculpture represents Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), the bodhisattva of compassion, depicted in a meditative seated pose with multiple arms symbolizing her ability to help many beings simultaneously.

The carving is highly detailed, featuring an elaborate crown, flowing robes, and expressive hand gestures (mudras) that convey spiritual meanings.

The provenance of this piece enhances its value. Purchased from Chu’s Gallery in Hong Kong in 2011 for 68,000 HKD and later imported to the United States, it maintains a traceable history, which is essential in Buddhist art collecting. Statues of this scale and antiquity are sought after by collectors, museums, and temples.

The Shanxi province is known for its long tradition of Buddhist sculpture, especially from the Ming and Qing dynasties, making this statue an important piece within that historical lineage.