Chinese Carved Rose Quartz "Guan Yin" Bodhisattva of Compassion Statue W/Stand

Chinese rose quartz statue of Guan Yin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, in a seated position. It is a translucent pinkish-hued color & intricately carved with flowing robes, a serene facial expression, & an ornate, open-work halo or mandorla behind her head. Guan Yin is often associated with mercy & is depicted in various forms across East Asian Buddhism. She is holding a vase containing pure water. This “divine nectar of life,” is used to relieve suffering. In the other hand she is holding a willow branch, which is believed to ward off evil and illness. The willow branch is used to sprinkle the pure water contained in her vase. The willow is also said to symbolize flexibility, bending but not breaking. She has a halo surrounding her head, symbolizing her enlightened wisdom & spiritual purity & wearing a crown, symbolizing her noble status as a bodhisattva. In pristine condition, measures 6"H x 5 1/2"L x 3 1/4"D (without stand).