Wonderful finely detailed chinese Guanyin carved from an high quality silver Obsidian with strong flashes on wooden stand Origin: Mexico Size: 15.8 X 11.4 X 1.6 Cm Height with stand 178.6 Cm Weight: 493 Gr GUANYIN: Guanyin (or Guan Yin) is the most revered figure in Chinese Buddhism, known as the Bodhisattva of Compassion and Mercy. Derived from the Indian male figure Avalokiteshvara, in China she evolved into a female deity, a symbol of unconditional love, protection of sailors and children. Her name means "She who perceives the sounds/cries of the world", emphasizing her ability to hear suffering. Please keep in mind that photos are taken inside a box with LED lights and that the colors may be slightly different. Detail photos are obviously enlarged to show the particularities at their best. If youd need you can contact us to have videos of the piece taken in daylight