Kwan Yin statue East Asian goddess of compassion of vegetarians

Kwan Yin statue East Asian goddess of compassion of vegetarians (image 1/[null, null])
Kwan Yin statue East Asian goddess of compassion of vegetarians (image 2/[null, null])
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Kuan Yin (also spelled Guan Yin, Kwan Yin) is the bodhisattva of compassion venerated by East Asian Buddhists. Commonly known as the Goddess of Mercy, Kuan Yin is also revered by Chinese Taoists as an Immortal. Due to her symbolizing compassion, in East Asia Kuan Yin is associated with vegetarianism. Chinese vegetarian restaurants are generally decorated with her image, and she appears in most Buddhist vegetarian pamphlets and magazines.This beautifully translucent statue [4.5" high, 3.5" wide,1.5" front to back] appears to be of resin. The material has a reddish orange cast when light is shining through it .Otherwise it appears dark red. No markings on bottom. Nicely detailed. Holding Precious Scroll of Heaven. A nice altar piece or an attractive figural sculpture in your home or place of business.
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