Silver Plated Seated Guanyin Statue Material - Paulownia Wood Jade discs were found in

Jade discs were found in tombs of the Hong Shan culture (about 3800-2700 BC)

19th Century

A similar original example can be found at the Minneapolis Institute of Art

Caned Teak Sofa With Later Bone Inlay Work - circa 80 yrs old

Silver Plated Seated Guanyin Statue Material - Paulownia Wood Jade discs were found inThis Guanyin sitting above a lotus plant in what is known as the "lotus position." Guanyin is the Buddhist bodhisattva associated with compassion and equivalent to Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Although originally recorded as living on Mount Potalaka, Guanyin is a prominent figure throughout East Asia. Each culture has an adopted home of Guanyin with pilgrimages in China, Japan, Tibet and Nepal. From China UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands