Oriental Museum Reproductions

Kuan Yin, originally known as Avalokiteswara ("the Lord who regards"), is a highly revered manifestation of the Buddha who appears in Chinese scriptures around 400 AD. Kuan Yin means "one who hears the cries of the world" and personifies the compassion of the Budha for the needy. She is usually represented as a young female diety but she has the power to assume whatever form necesary in order to carry out her vow which is to appear in any way necessary to lead beings out of suffering.She is often shown holding a vase containing the waters of compassion, the lotus flower of enlightenment or the jewel of three treasures. Here she is depicted in her multi-arm form which represents her many attributes.

Material: Bronze

Finish: Bronze

Size: 10.5"H