Antique Thai Bronze Guanyin on Dragon. Bronze statue depicting Guanyin standing atop a very annoyed dragon. With official tag by the Department of Fine Arts, Ministry of Education, Thailand.

Size: 5 x 7 x 13 1/2 in. 

Depictions of Guanyin atop a dragon symbolize the bodhisattva’s compassionate power and her ability to overcome obstacles, combining spiritual authority with dynamic natural forces. In Chinese Buddhist art, the dragon represents strength, protection, and the primal energy of water, while Guanyin embodies mercy, wisdom, and salvation. Portraying her riding or standing upon a dragon emphasizes her mastery over both worldly and supernatural realms, reflecting her role as a protector of devotees and a mediator between humans and the divine. Such images appear in sculpture, painting, and temple reliefs, often elaborately detailed, conveying both reverence and the harmonious integration of power, grace, and spiritual guidance in Chinese religious iconography.

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