Small Guanyin statues under 8 inches tall bring a quiet focal point to a shelf, tabletop or small altar. Explore compact figures by material, pose and detail.
A small Kuan Yin statue can leave room for the other objects you value: a flower vase, an incense holder or a favourite book. Look at the face, hands and robe as well as the overall silhouette; these details become especially personal when a figure is viewed close up.
Explore wood Guanyin carvings, stone figures and ceramic and porcelain statues to compare their different textures. Each Guanyin figurine has its own proportions, so check the base width and depth as well as height. Where a separate display stand is offered, allow space for it too.
For a taller focal point, continue to medium Guanyin statues.
Showing 1–16 of 31 results
Available here: 17 cm (6.7 in)
$159.00A slender stream connects Guanyin’s tilted vase to the dragon below. Her lowered gaze and flowing robes bring stillness to the twisting body and lifted head at her feet. Carved in boxwood, the figure is offered in natural wood tones or with fine gold-painted accents.
Available here: 8 cm (3.1 in), 10 cm (3.9 in), 13 cm (5.1 in), 16 cm (6.3 in)
$129.00 – $319.00Price range: $129.00 through $319.00A slender water vase rests in Guanyin’s left hand, while carved robes gather over a rounded lotus seat. The warm boxwood and compact scale suit a small home altar or shelf. Natural wood comes in four heights; gold accents are available on the 16 cm (6.3 in) version.
Available here: 10 cm (3.9 in), 20 cm (7.9 in)
$119.00 – $199.00Price range: $119.00 through $199.00A lotus rises beside the shoulder of this slender boxwood Guanyin, while rounded bands of drapery recall the joints of a bamboo stem. The warm natural tone and deeper antiqued brown offer two distinct expressions of the same design. Each statue comes in a gift box.
Available here: 19.5 cm (7.7 in)
$269.00Guanyin sits calmly above a dragon-headed fish, one hand raised and a small water vessel held over her knee. Warm brass tones pick out the scales, flowing robes and broad, curling tail. At 19.5 cm (7.7 in) high, this distinctive sculpture fits a personal altar or display shelf.
Available here: 18 cm (7.1 in)
$199.00Guanyin stands above a coiled dragon, holding a long ruyi scepter across her flowing robes. Warm boxwood and a finely carved halo give this 18 cm (7.1 in) figure a rich presence on a shelf or personal altar, with details to enjoy from the back as well as the front.
Available here: 15 cm (5.9 in)
$279.00A flame-shaped halo rises behind the crown of this small Foguang Guanyin statue. Her raised hand and slender vase sit above a rounded lotus seat. The figure stands 15 cm (5.9 in) tall, with a warm peach pink tone that continues across the face, robes and base.
Available here: 9.5 cm (3.7 in)
$119.00Both hands rest around a raised knee, giving this small boxwood Guanyin an intimate, unhurried character. At 9.5 cm (3.7 in) tall, the carving fits comfortably on a desk or a small altar. Its warm grain, softly lowered eyes and curling robes reward a closer look.
One arm rests loosely on a raised knee while a small lotus supports the lowered foot. Beneath this relaxed figure, carved waves curl through open spaces in the base. Warm small-leaf boxwood and a height of 15 cm (5.9 in) make it a piece to keep close, where the face and fine folds can be appreciated.
Available here: 15 cm (5.9 in)
$179.00 – $199.00Price range: $179.00 through $199.00A circular halo frames Guanyin while long folds sweep upward behind her. Lotus blossoms and curled waves make a lively base for the composed figure. This 15 cm (5.9 in) wooden statue fits a personal altar or a narrow display shelf, with large-leaf and small-leaf boxwood options.
Available here: 15 cm (5.9 in)
$189.00A lowered gaze, a small Buddha in the crown and the words “Pudu Zhongsheng” give this wooden Kuan Yin bust its quiet presence. The dark grain and rounded lotus petals reward a closer look, in a sculpture just 15 cm (5.9 in) high.
Available here: 12 cm (4.7 in), 16 cm (6.3 in), 18 cm (7.1 in)
$119.00 – $179.00Price range: $119.00 through $179.00A loop of prayer beads hangs between Guanyin’s hands, following the long folds of her robes down toward a double lotus pedestal. The golden boxwood and gently lowered gaze give this standing figure an intimate presence. Five heights let you find the right scale for your own space.
Available here: 20 cm (7.9 in)
$219.00Open 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.
Available here: 20 cm (7.9 in)
$159.00A 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.
Available here: 17 cm (6.7 in)
$219.00Two 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.
Available here: 19 cm (7.5 in)
$279.00A smiling child rests securely in Guanyin’s hands, palms joined in prayer. This small-leaf boxwood carving gives the traditional Songzi subject a tender, intimate presence at 19 cm (7.5 in) tall.
Available here: 15.3 cm (6.0 in)
$89.00A strand of prayer beads hangs from Guanyin’s lowered hands, following the long folds of the robe. The narrow standing figure rests on two tiers of lotus petals, making this 15.3 cm (6.0 in) piece a compact choice for a personal shrine or a shelf kept for objects of meaning.
