Buddha statue
23 January 2022
Description
Japanese Buddha carved by hand out of wood - 100 to 200 years old; removable hand for offerings; multicolored.
Provenance
Family heirloom; never exhibited
Acquired from
Inherited
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Yes
Answered within
8 days
By Denizalp D.
Jan 31, 22:54 UTC
The specialist needs more information
Dear Gail,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. So that I may best assist you, can you please provide measurements? I'll attach the appraisals right away with the dimensions you'll provide.
Kind regards,
Thanks
Hello! I’m very glad that you chose Mearto for your online appraisal. Considering the photos, this item is:
A rare Chinese Kuan Yin or Guanyin Buddha. Guanyin, Guan Yin or Kuan Yin is the Buddhist bodhisttava associated with compassion. It is the East Asian equivalent of Avalokiteśvara and has been adopted by other Eastern religions. It is the depiction of mercy, forgiveness.
It is depicted in a standing position. The Buddha’s right hand, now damaged, would have been held in abhaya mudra, a gesture of approachability. He wears the robes of a monk, but his urna (the dot on his forehead) and his extended earlobes denote his status as the Buddha. It seated on a wooden base.
It misses a hand, as it is removable, as according to Chinese tradition, Kwan Yin will literally "lend a hand" to those in dire need, which is why the statue's hand is removable.
Period: circa 19th century. Style: Chinese style Provenance: Unknown Acquired: Inherited Condition: Fair condition - signals of use and damage.
Estimated price: This piece has an estimated price of $ 300 - 400