Bronze China, Liao Dynasty (907 - 1125) Dimensions: Height 7,5 cm Weight: 205,4 grams Guanyin or Avalokiteshvara seated in lotus position on an open lotus flower on a stand, holding a water vase in her hands resting in the lap. Dressed in a robe and crowned with high tiara, the face is calm. The vase is one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism and contains pure water able to relieve from suffering.