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Vintage Toyo Japan porcelain blanc de Chine figurine - goddess of compassion Quan Yin.
Vintage Toyo Japan porcelain blanc de Chine figurine - goddess of compassion Quan Yin.
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Lovely vintage blanc de Chine porcelain figurine of Quran Yin (Kuan Yin) - Buddhist Goddess Of Compassion.
The Chinese name Quan Yin is a shortened form of a name that signifies, “She who always observes or pays attention to sounds, i.e., she who hears prayers.
No other figure in the Chinese / Buddhist pantheon appears in a greater variety of images, of which there are said to be thousands of different incarnations or manifestations.
From early Ching times to the present, many thousands of statues of Quan Yin have been carved in jade. The Maternal Goddess, the Protectress of Children, the Observer of All Sounds, Quan Yin is a favorite figure in domestic shrines.
It is a prevalent birth custom in Foochow that when a family has a daughter married since the 15th day of the previous year, who has not yet given birth to a male infant, a present of several articles is sent to her by her relatives on a lucky day between the 5th and 14th of the first month. The articles sent are as follows: a paper lantern bearing a picture of the Goddess of Mercy, Quan Yin, with a child in her arms, and the inscription, “May Quan Yin present you with a son; oysters in an earthenware vessel; rice-cakes; oranges; and garlic. (It is believed that if the mother asks the goddess for a daughter though, she will be beautiful)
She also is the single most important figure crafted in blanc de Chine ware, with approximately nine out of every ten figures from Dehua representing that divinity in one or other of her manifestations. (The Quan Yins often were described to European purchasers as "white Santa Marias," so as to make them more desirable to a Christian market.)
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Kindly be advised, this item is of vintage/antique origin and thus has been pre-loved. It is being offered in its current, as-is condition. Please carefully review the accompanying photos and videos, as they serve to enrich the description and provide a comprehensive visual representation of the item. We research, consult with professional appraisers and strive to identify the items to the best of our knowledge and abilities. Any inaccuracies or mistakes in the items description are not intentional, but can nonetheless occur.
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The Chinese name Quan Yin is a shortened form of a name that signifies, “She who always observes or pays attention to sounds, i.e., she who hears prayers.
No other figure in the Chinese / Buddhist pantheon appears in a greater variety of images, of which there are said to be thousands of different incarnations or manifestations.
From early Ching times to the present, many thousands of statues of Quan Yin have been carved in jade. The Maternal Goddess, the Protectress of Children, the Observer of All Sounds, Quan Yin is a favorite figure in domestic shrines.
It is a prevalent birth custom in Foochow that when a family has a daughter married since the 15th day of the previous year, who has not yet given birth to a male infant, a present of several articles is sent to her by her relatives on a lucky day between the 5th and 14th of the first month. The articles sent are as follows: a paper lantern bearing a picture of the Goddess of Mercy, Quan Yin, with a child in her arms, and the inscription, “May Quan Yin present you with a son; oysters in an earthenware vessel; rice-cakes; oranges; and garlic. (It is believed that if the mother asks the goddess for a daughter though, she will be beautiful)
She also is the single most important figure crafted in blanc de Chine ware, with approximately nine out of every ten figures from Dehua representing that divinity in one or other of her manifestations. (The Quan Yins often were described to European purchasers as "white Santa Marias," so as to make them more desirable to a Christian market.)
We upload new vintage and antique items daily. Follow our Etsy store to receive notifications about newly added items or sales.
Follow us on Instagram: @vintluv_temporal_paradox
Please contact us for international shipping options.
Kindly be advised, this item is of vintage/antique origin and thus has been pre-loved. It is being offered in its current, as-is condition. Please carefully review the accompanying photos and videos, as they serve to enrich the description and provide a comprehensive visual representation of the item. We research, consult with professional appraisers and strive to identify the items to the best of our knowledge and abilities. Any inaccuracies or mistakes in the items description are not intentional, but can nonetheless occur.
Please feel free to ask questions.
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