An antique Chinese Qing dynasty hand carved white Jade figure of Guanyin. The figure is adorned with engraved detailed patterns. Circa: late 19th century. Mounted on a hand carved and lacquered wooden base. The base is made in a wavy design. Guanyin is a character of Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and Japanese mythology, a bodhisattva or a deity who appears mainly in a female form, saving people from all sorts of disasters; giver of children, obstetrician, patroness of the female half of the house. Antique and Vintage Asian and Oriental Hand Carved Natural Stones Figurines, Figures, Statues, Home Decor, and Collectibles.