A nice and very large (!) carved soapstone statue of the bodhisattva Guanyin. The bodhisattva is depicted standing with a fly whisk and holding a bottle. Her hair in a high chignon and her face with serene expression. She stands on a carved lotus base. Guanyin, known as the Goddess of Mercy, is a beloved figure in East Asian Buddhism. Often depicted as compassionate and serene, she embodies kindness, healing, and protection. Guanyin is revered as a savior who answers the prayers of the suffering. The water bottle represents Guanyin's role as purifier and nurturer, the fly whisk fly whisk, or chauri, is a symbol of Guanyin's compassion and grace, representing her desire to brush away suffering Dimension: H51 x W22 x D12 cm Weight: 9 kg approx. Condition: The base has been cracked and reglued; the foot of the Guanyin is partly missing. Minor natural occuring imperfections, wear, scratches, and accumulated dirt throughout. Please check the images carefully. The written condition report is indicative only; the photographs provide the definitive and binding description of the item's condition. The lot is sold 'as is'. Shipping: The lot will be securely packaged and shipped with insurance (without the dollhouse vase, which was used for scale only). The base and the Guanyin can be separated and will be carefully wrapped separately within the box.