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Kwan Yin Sculpture Vietnamese Wood Standing on Ocean Waves with Crane 53"
Item# 164w122
Kwan Yin Sculpture Vietnamese Wood Standing on Ocean Waves with Crane 53"
Item# 164w122
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Statue Details
Materials: Vietnamese Wood Hand Carved in Hanoi, Vietnam
Total Height Including Base: 53 inches or 135 cms
Base Width & Depth: 14 x 3 inches
Weight: 43 pounds or 20 kgs
- Kwan Yin is the Bodhisattva of Compassion, known for responding to the suffering of all beings with mercy and care
- Kwan Yin meaning "The One who Hears the Cries of the World" is one of the most popular deities in all of Asia
- She stands upon ocean waves with flowing robes, while a crane carrying a sacred scroll symbolizes wisdom, longevity, and divine guidance
- Kwan Yin is hand carved by the wood artisans of Vietnam and completely one of a kind, you will receive this exact statue in your order
Kwan Yin, also known as Guanyin, is the Bodhisattva of Compassion in Mahayana Buddhism, revered for her vow to hear the suffering of the world and respond with mercy and guidance. She is a symbol of unconditional compassion, protection, and calm presence amid difficulty.
This sculpture depicts Kwan Yin standing gracefully upon rolling ocean waves, representing her ability to bring peace and stability even in times of turbulence. Her posture is gentle and upright, with flowing robes that move naturally with the rhythm of the sea. Her expression is serene and composed, conveying quiet reassurance and spiritual clarity.
Above her, a crane flies with a scroll held delicately in its beak. In Buddhist and East Asian symbolism, the crane represents longevity, wisdom, and spiritual transcendence, while the scroll signifies sacred teachings and divine messages. Together, they reinforce the transmission of compassion and wisdom from higher realms into the human world.
The sculpture is fully hand carved from Vietnamese wood, with careful attention to depth, texture, and movement. The vertical panel format allows the composition to unfold from top to bottom, guiding the eye from the celestial crane down through flowing robes and waves below. Natural variations in the wood grain enhance the sense of organic motion and authenticity.
This piece is designed to be both visually striking and spiritually grounding, making it well suited for meditation spaces, home altars, or contemplative environments where compassion and calm are central.
About Kwan Yin: Kwan Yin (also spelled Kuan Yin or Quan Yin), is known as the Goddess of Compassion, and she is one of the most popular deities in all of Asia. Her name in Chinese roughly translates to "The One who Hears the Cries of the World". Many believe that she is the female representation of Avalokitesvara, who is the Tibetan and Nepalese God of Compassion. As a bodhisattva, she has chosen to put off her complete attainment of enlightenment for the benefit of beings everywhere, and she will wait as long as there is one being who is not enlightened.
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Kwan Yin (also spelled Kuan Yin, Quan Yin or Guan Yin), is known as the Goddess of Compassion, and she is one of the most popular deities in all of Asia. Her name in Chinese roughly translates to "The One Who hears the Cries of the World". Many believe that she is the female representation of Avalokiteshvara, the Tibetan and Nepalese God of Compassion. As a Bodhisattva, she has chosen to put off her complete, unexcelled, perfect enlightenment for the benefit of beings everywhere, and will wait as long as there is one being who is not enlightened.
The use of a wood polish will keep the wood looking fresh and the colors vibrant.
Wood statues are easy to take care of as they just need some annual upkeep to keep them looking as they did when they were first carved. All the wood used by Lotus Sculpure's artists is dried out for months. Moisture causes cracks in the sculpture as the wood contracts and expands in different temperatures. Our wood has little to no moisture in it assuring that the sculpture is not going to crack in its journey into different climates. Here are some simple tips to keep your statue in good condition:
- Dust the statue as needed to prevent dirt build up
- To make the statue shine use a natural wood cleaner and a cotton cloth to buff the sculpture
We prefer Old English to polish and buff our statues. The use of a wood polish like Old English will keep the wood looking fresh and keep the colors looking vibrant. For natural wood and painted wooden statues we recommend Old English for lighter woods. For darker wood statues we recommend Old English for darker woods. Lotus Sculpture cleans and polishes each wooden statue prior to shipping them to the customer.
We recommend keeping wooden statues in an indoor environment. Wood statues can go outside however, they will wear more quickly and develop an antique appearance. If you would like to put a wood statue from Lotus Sculpture outside and keep the same appearance of the sculpture we would recommend first coating the statue with a couple of layers of sealant or polyurethane. We would then recommend placing the statue in a partially covered area. The more exposure to the elements the more the statue will wear over time. Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions regarding your wooden statue from Lotus Sculpture, (760) 994-4455 or info@lotussculpture.com.
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