Description
The Rising From the Sea Kuan Yin Statue is depicted here seated in the lotus position on a giant sea turtle, holding a sacred vase in one hand. Kuan Yin is the goddess of compassion and mercy, beloved throughout Asia. This cold cast bronze statue is lovingly hand painted.
One of the most intriguing aspects of Kuan Yin’s imagery is her association with the sea. In some artistic renderings, Kuan Yin is depicted riding on the back of a turtle or dragon rising out of the ocean.
Kuan Yin is also considered a patroness of fishermen, who were said to pray to her for safe travel. Artists have often rendered her carrying a basket of fish in reference to this association. The so-called “fish-basket Guanyin” is also an homage to a popular Chinese tale. In the story, a beautiful woman offers to marry a suitor who can memorize the Buddhist sutras.
The woman, of course, was believed to be Kuan Yin.
Product Details:
- 6.5″ high and 5″ wide
- 1.9 lbs
- Cold cast bronze
- Made in China
Beautiful, detailed, and solid. Sitting on a sea turtle is so unique. As always, we are impressed with this store’s high quality.
Beautiful statue, given as a gift to a family with a new child as Kannon is the protector of children. The family loved it!