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08-JUN-2013

June 8

Bodhisattva Guanyin of the Southern Seas

Wood, Song Dynasty, 13th Century, China. San Diego Museum of Art.

Guanyin is the bodhisattva associated with compassion as venerated by East Asian Buddhists, usually as a female.
The name Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin, which means "Observing the Sounds (or Cries) of the World".

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Mike 04-Jul-2013 22:26
Stunning image of this artwork, bravo!
Carl Carbone15-Jun-2013 17:23
Wonderful detail. I wonder if this is the one Steely Dan sang about. ;-)
duo13-Jun-2013 01:09
Absolutley top image.
Julie Oldfield12-Jun-2013 00:38
Lovely. Great background.
Jola Dziubinska11-Jun-2013 23:35
Excellent lighting and textures, beautiful old statue. V.
Janet Donnelly11-Jun-2013 23:15
I am not a Buddhist, but for many years have experienced a spiritual pull in that direction ..... beautiful image, walter!
J. Scott Coile10-Jun-2013 14:15
"Bodhisattva, I'm gonna sell my house in town
And I'll be there to shine in your Japan, to sparkle in your China
Yes I'll be there, Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva"

A lil' walk down memory lane :-)
Frank Brault10-Jun-2013 01:20
A beautiful work of art and gorgeous presentation. V
Karen Stuebing09-Jun-2013 21:33
A beautiful carving still in wonderful condition. Very nice isolated against the dark background. V.
BleuEvanescence09-Jun-2013 17:13
Very interesting piece, beautifully preserved
for all those years.
Impressive and superb shot.
globalgadabout09-Jun-2013 13:47
richly evocative...the figure certainly appears contemplative..
René Gysi09-Jun-2013 09:55
Interessante und schöne Statue wundervoll präsentiert. Wirkt sehr gut mit dem dunklen Hintergrund. V
marie-jose wolff09-Jun-2013 08:51
sharp details of this wonderful and precious statue! V
Janice Dunn09-Jun-2013 08:13
It looks very old, but it's a super carving.
Gerard Koehl09-Jun-2013 07:18
Magnifique statue. V
cits_4_pets09-Jun-2013 05:09
Wonderful lighting and tones look great against the dark background. Excellent!!!
joseantonio09-Jun-2013 04:12
Really lovely. Thank you for the explanation of what we are looking at.V.
laine09-Jun-2013 03:03
Very beautiful...she doesn't look happy though
Jim Coffman09-Jun-2013 01:50
A outstanding image,Walter!
Mike H.09-Jun-2013 01:43
I learn much from pbase, often from your pages, Walter!
Like the capture of it with the dark background; fine detail.
Hubert Steed09-Jun-2013 01:42
A worthy museum piece. Rare & unusual posture and attitude for this finely carved Guanyin beautifully captured. V!
Raymond09-Jun-2013 01:26
Priceless and so beautiful
Mairéad09-Jun-2013 00:57
A beautiful carving, expertly presented. V
coaster09-Jun-2013 00:47
Nicely composed.
Pepe Zyman09-Jun-2013 00:27
Beautiful piece
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