An antique Chinese hand carved Coral figure. The figure represents Guanyin with blossoming flowers on the top of her head. The figure is adorned with engraved detailed patterns. Mounted on a hand carved footed wooden stand. Circa: early 20th century. 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 Religious Buddhist Carved Natural Stones, Figurines, Figures, Statues, Home Decor, and Collectibles.