Large East Asian Guanyin on Dragon Fish – Bronze Temple Statue
Estimated value: €1,250 – €2,500. An impressive East Asian Guanyin statue from the first half of the 20th century, executed in bronze with a dark patina, old wear, and remnants of gilding.
Guanyin is revered in East Asia as a bodhisattva of compassion, protection, and mercy. The standing figure has a calm, dignified appearance and stands on a powerfully designed mythical dragonfish, surrounded by undulating water motifs.
The dark bronze patina, visible wear, remnants of gilding, and hand-worked details give the object a great deal of character. Especially the dragonfish base with its scaled body, open mouth, and undulating forms makes this sculpture particularly expressive.
Stylistically, the sculpture aligns with older 19th-century examples, but without additional provenance documentation, a tentative dating in the first half of the 20th century is maintained. Due to its size, weight, and powerful presence, this is a striking statement piece for an interior, altar, practice room, or collection of Asian art.
Product details
| Presentation |
Guanyin / dragonfish water-based bodhisattva |
| Origin |
East Asia |
| Dating |
First half of the 20th century, executed in older East Asian temple tradition |
| Material |
Bronze / cast metal with dark patina and gilding residue |
| Height |
64 cm |
| Width |
38.5 cm |
| Weight |
16 kg |
Why this statue is special
- Large and heavy bronze statue with strong visual presence
- Guanyin symbolizes compassion, protection and spiritual rust
- Richly detailed dragonfish base with water motifs
- Dark old patina with visible remnants of gilding
- Powerful decorative object for interior, altar, or practice room
- Conservative dating: first half of the 20th century, in older East Asian tradition
