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Chinese Bodhisattva Guanyin in Lavender Jade Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Jewelry: Pre 1980 item# 719121 (stock# 41-24)
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Lavender jade is carved into a figure of Guanyin, the Buddhist bodhisattva revered in China as the goddess of mercy. Guanyin stands on the head of a dragon that curves up and behind her, with the tail curving over her head to create a halo. The figure, shown here hanging on a chain as a pendant, is carved on both sides. The lavender hue of the jade is most pronounced across the bottom of the piece where the jade has the greatest depth for the carving of the dragon head with a ball in front of it ...click for details

Burmese Jade Guanyin Pendant Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Jewelry: Pre 1980 item# 334861 (stock# 41-23)
click for details		Silk Road Gallery (203) 208-0771 $275
This delicate carving of Guanyin, the revered Chinese goddess of mercy and compassion, was done in Burma in Burmese jade. Evidently carved for the ethnic Chinese community there, it is Chinese in style, with the goddess wearing her traditional headpiece and robe, holding a vase and standing on waves. She is carved in relief against a large curving dragon, which is fully visible in detail on the back side of the pendant. This jade piece is in excellent condition, and hangs from a fine gold chain. ...click for details

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