Ink on paper
Mounted as a scroll painting in a silk frame
China, 19th/early 20th century
Depiction of five Guanyin, known as the goddess of goodwill
Each sitting on the back of various mounts
Equipped with several attributes
Each dressed in a decorated garment and with a halo around the head
Inscribed on a label on a handle
Total dimensions: 195 x 89 cm
Image size: 146 x 78.5 cm
Condition: see condition report
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Guanyin

Guanyin, the Chinese goddess of mercy and compassion, counts among the most venerated figures in Buddhism and is highly respected in Asian cultures. Initially a male figure, it transformed over the centuries to a maternal goddess with wondrous healing powers who bestows solace and luck. As a bodhisattva, Guanyin denied herself entrance into nirvana when she heard the laments of the mortals and helpfully returned to earth. Her name roughly means ‘observer of the cries of the world’.



Condition:

The painting shows signs of age and wear with loss of material and creases. The mounting should be renewed. The total dimensions are 195 x 89 cm and the image has a size is 146 x 78.5 cm. (lvp)

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