Vintage Chinese Porcelain Guanyin Bodhisattva Statue – 17.5” Tall – Lotus Base

Condition:
Pre-owned, in very good vintage condition. Some signs of wear consistent with age — see photos for detailed condition, especially the base and hands. No major chips or cracks noted. Fingertips show some minor wear to paint. The statue displays beautifully.

Description:
This is a striking vintage porcelain statue of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, revered in East Asian Buddhist traditions. Standing approximately 17.5 inches tall, this serene figure is shown seated atop a pink lotus base, a symbol of spiritual purity and enlightenment.

She holds a golden vase (symbolizing the nectar of compassion), and her robes are adorned with delicate hand-painted details including lotus flowers, bamboo, and ornamental jewelry highlighted in gold. Around her neck is a pendant in the shape of a green heart, a rare feature among these statues.

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Unique Feature – Buddhist Sutra Found Inside:
Discovered inside the statue was a folded Chinese Heart Sutra scroll (般若波羅蜜多心經 – Prajñā