{"product_id":"grote-oost-aziatische-guanyin-draakvis-bronzen-beeld-64-cm","title":"A large East Asian Guanyin statue from the first half of the 20th century","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; background-color:#ffffff; color:#222222; padding:34px; border:1px solid #d6b56d; line-height:1.75; max-width:850px; margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color:#9a7734; font-size:26px; font-weight:normal; margin:0 0 18px 0; border-bottom:2px solid #ead9ad; padding-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n    Large East Asian Guanyin on Dragon Fish – Bronze Temple Statue\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eEstimated value: €1,250 – €2,500.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\nGuanyin 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.\n\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\nThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; margin-bottom:22px;\"\u003e\nStylistically, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#9a7734; font-size:20px; font-weight:normal; margin:26px 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    Product details\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:15px; margin-bottom:22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border-top:1px solid #ead9ad; padding:10px 0; width:35%; color:#9a7734;\"\u003ePresentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border-top:1px solid #ead9ad; padding:10px 0;\"\u003eGuanyin \/ dragonfish water-based bodhisattva\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border-top:1px solid #ead9ad; padding:10px 0; color:#9a7734;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top:1px solid #ead9ad; padding:10px 0;\"\u003eEast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top:1px solid #ead9ad; padding:10px 0; color:#9a7734;\"\u003eDating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top:1px solid #ead9ad; padding:10px 0;\"\u003eFirst half of the 20th century, executed in older East Asian temple tradition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top:1px solid #ead9ad; padding:10px 0; color:#9a7734;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top:1px solid #ead9ad; padding:10px 0;\"\u003eBronze \/ cast metal with dark patina and gilding residue\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border-top:1px solid #ead9ad; padding:10px 0; color:#9a7734;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border-top:1px solid #ead9ad; padding:10px 0;\"\u003e64 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border-top:1px solid #ead9ad; padding:10px 0; color:#9a7734;\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border-top:1px solid #ead9ad; padding:10px 0;\"\u003e38.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border-top:1px solid #ead9ad; border-bottom:1px solid #ead9ad; padding:10px 0; color:#9a7734;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top:1px solid #ead9ad; border-bottom:1px solid #ead9ad; padding:10px 0;\"\u003e16 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#9a7734; font-size:20px; font-weight:normal; margin:26px 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\nWhy this statue is special\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px; margin:0; font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge and heavy bronze statue with strong visual presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuanyin symbolizes compassion, protection and spiritual rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRichly detailed dragonfish base with water motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark old patina with visible remnants of gilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful decorative object for interior, altar, or practice room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConservative dating: first half of the 20th century, in older East Asian tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57459130270027,"sku":"608","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/grote-oost-aziatische-guanyin-draakvis-tempelbeeld.jpg?v=1779972010","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/large-east-asian-guanyin-dragonfish-bronze-statue-64-cm","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}