An antique 19th century Chinese figurine of Guanyin hand carved of natural green nephrite. The goddess is depicted with a smiling face, wearing long robes and an elaborate hairstyle. Mounted on a wooden stand with carved flowers. Guanyin is a character of Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Japanese mythology, a bodhisattva, or a goddess 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 Stone Figurines, Figures, Statues, Home Decor, and Collectibles.