Snapshot English Japanese Chinese Sanskrit Korean Tibetan God / Goddess of Mercy & Compassion Kannon 観音 Kanzeon 観世音 Kanjizai 観自在 Kōzeon 光世音 Guānyīn Guanyin Kuan-yin Kuan Yin Gwan Yin Avalokitêśvara Avalokitesvara Avalokiteshvara Avalokites'vara Padma-pâni Gwaneum Kwanŭm 관음 Chen re zi Chenresig Spyan ras gzigs

Kannon (Guanyin) Bodhisattva, Mini Wood Statue Also Serves as Patron of People Born in Zodiac Year of Rat Rat Years are 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 SOLD OUT Jp. = Kannon Bosatsu Ch. = Guānyīn Púsà Wood = Boxwood (Jp. = Tsuge) Size in Centimeters = H 7.5 x W = 2.0 Two Pieces: Deity's effigy and the lotus stem, which is inserted into the left hand. Kannon (11-headed Kannon) holding a lotus bud in the left hand and forming an inverted "Fear Not" Mudra with the right. In Japan, the Kannon is often depicted with eleven faces/heads (Juuichimen Kannon 十一面観音), symbolic of shedding sweetness and mercy in all directions. Since s/he is one of the principal attendants of Amida Buddha, the Buddha of the Afterlife (Land of Ultimate Bliss), the topmost figure in Kannon's headdress is often Amida, as is the case with this mini statue. See Kannon Top page for more details on Kannon iconography. Kannon also serves as Zodiac Patron for people born in the Year of the Rat. One of our favorite statues.! Feb. Featured Product Retail $75 Now $45

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