Statuette Guanyin Famille Bleu Chinese Polychrome Buddhist Bodhisattva Porcelain c. 1900 on Lotus Stand Skinner Auctioneers Tag Precommunist Greece_painting 19th century

19th century

Displays beautifully

Dozens of solo and group shows across the country are listed on his website

beautifully worn blue silk velvet backing

1940-1950 -- dare I say masculine

Statuette Guanyin Famille Bleu Chinese Polychrome Buddhist Bodhisattva Porcelain c. 1900 on Lotus Stand Skinner Auctioneers Tag Precommunist Greece_painting 19th centuryStatuette Guanyin Famille Bleu Chinese Polychrome Buddhist Bodhisattva Porcelain c. 1900 on Lotus Stand Skinner Auctions Tag Guanyin or Guan Yin is an East Asian bodhisattva associated with compassion as venerated by Mahayana Buddhists. She is commonly known as the "Goddess of Mercy" in English. The Chinese name Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin, meaning "The One Who Perceives the Sounds of the World". She is also referred to as Guanyin Bodhisattva.