Bronze,China , 18th centuryDimensions: Height: 52,5 cm Weight: 12.524 gramsA beautiful presentation of Guanyin standing on a dragonfish swimming in ocean waves. The dragonfish's mouth is wide open with tongue sticking out. Guanyin is wearing flowy robes with patterned design, the hair is made up in a high bun covered with a scarf and decorated with jewellery. The third eye is placed in the middle of the forehead in the form of a spot, in the hands the deity is holding a tiny bottle, which is filled with the dew of compassion that he pours down on humanity to soothe and remove suffering.