A seated Guan Yin can be upright and composed, or more relaxed in the arrangement of the legs and body. This collection is organized by posture, leaving room for different subjects, materials and sizes. A lotus seat is one possible support; it does not define every seated statue.
For a home altar, consider the eye level at which you will see the face and the depth occupied by the base. The material and actual dimensions of each Kuan Yin are given with the piece. Water Moon Guanyin is a particular subject within the wider world of seated figures, while standing Quan Yin statues offer a different relationship to the surrounding space.
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Open spaces run through the tall rock formation beneath Guanyin, giving this boxwood carving a striking silhouette. Above it, one arm rests on a raised knee and a round halo frames the face. The two heights offer a slender focal point for a shelf, collection or personal altar.
A broad lotus throne anchors this dark wood Guanyin, while the raised hand and slender vase keep the composition light. The rich brown sheen catches the folds of the robe and the rounded petals—an expressive carving for a personal shrine or a place set aside for contemplation.
Two tiny lotuses support Guanyin’s feet above a coiled dragon. Rising clouds complete this small-leaf boxwood carving, detailed enough to enjoy up close and only 17 cm (6.7 in) tall.
Pierced flowers climb around Guanyin inside a pointed, flame-shaped halo. The pale golden wood, small smile and carved bead loop give this 25 cm (9.8 in) figure both intricate detail and a gentle expression.
A small smile, a vase resting in her palm, and a generous ring of lotus petals. This Gulian Guanyin from Dehua is available in white porcelain or a painted ceramic finish with a purple lotus base and gold-colored detailing.
A relaxed Guanyin sits above the Heart Sutra, its Chinese characters picked out against a textured pedestal. The raised knee, draped arm and lowered foot give this brass figure an easy, unhurried presence. Antique tea-gold and coral-red-and-gold finishes offer quite different ways to bring it into an altar or study.
Hejia Ping An means “peace for the whole family,” a wish carried in the raised Chinese characters on the base. Above them, Guanyin holds a willow branch and a slender vase, seated on overlapping lotus petals. Glossy white porcelain brings out the relief work; the Pink & Green finish adds a blush robe, green leaves and a rose-pink lotus.
Both hands cradle a slender vase at the center of this Heye Guanyin statue. Rounded lotus petals sit above a broad, curling leaf, giving the seated figure a generous base. Cream tones emphasize the sculpted folds; the painted versions bring pink, turquoise or a pearly sheen to the robes and lotus.
A familiar gesture gives Hezhang Guanyin its name: palms pressed together in reverence. Glossy Dehua white porcelain carries that gesture from the softly modeled face to the folded sleeves and lotus seat. The smaller figure has a vase resting on the lap; the larger one sits on a taller lotus throne, with its own sculpted proportions.
With her hands resting in her lap, Jingsi Guanyin holds a sculpted strand of prayer beads above softly folded robes. The broad seated figure has a slight smile and lowered eyes. Choose the glossy white porcelain finish or muted teal robes with a cream-white face and hands.
The pale yellow vase and green leafy stem stand out against this Jixiang Guanyin statue’s robes. Pink-tipped lotus petals sit above a curling wave base, with more pink around the crown. The white-robed finish is edged in gold tones; the pink-and-red version adds a green-and-blue base.
A softly smiling face, a slender floral vase and rounded lotus petals give Linghui Guanyin an inviting presence. Fine gold-colored lines trace the pearly white robes, with turquoise and pink details that are best appreciated up close. This seated porcelain figure stands 32 cm (12.6 in) tall.
A broad, curling lotus leaf rises behind Guanyin, framing the lowered gaze and palms held together at the chest. Carved in Huali wood with a warm amber-brown sheen, this 46 cm (18.1 in) figure has the scale to become the focal point of a home altar or a dedicated display.
Both hands cradle a pale yellow lotus above a broad petal seat and a folded leaf base. Warm Cream keeps the attention on the sculpted folds; Pink, Yellow & Teal brings out the robes, ornaments and layered petals in color.
Red-orange robes frame a softly gleaming face, with gold-colored borders tracing the folds down to a full lotus seat. This painted brass Guanyin holds a leafy sprig and a narrow water vase. Available in four heights from 22.5 cm (8.9 in) to 48 cm (18.9 in), each shown in its own photograph.
At just 7 cm (2.8 in) tall, this boxwood Kuan Yin fits in an open palm. Its rounded face, small smile and hands held together give the carving an approachable character. Keep it beside your books, or give it to someone who treasures Guanyin.
