Goddess of Mercy
Guanyin, Goddess of Mercy
35x45cm
Modern reprint of early twentieth century
The image represents the Guanyin, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy (Avalokitesvara). The goddess sits on her lotus throne, aided by two servants and surrounded by a set of objects. The jade vase was believed to restore life, the lingzhi fungus symbolizes longevity and auspiciousness, and the bird may be linked to Guanyin’s role in delivering babies to expectant mothers.
