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 17–31 of 31 results
Available here: 7 cm (2.8 in)
$89.00At 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.
Available here: 11 cm (4.3 in)
Statue height includes its lotus. Optional wood stand adds 2 cm (0.8 in).
$79.00 – $89.00Price range: $79.00 through $89.00At 11 cm (4.3 in) tall, this little Guanyin fits beside a few books or on a personal altar. Closed eyes, rounded cheeks and a tiny vase give the figure a gentle character. The layered lotus pedestal is part of the statue; a separate wood stand is available with the set.
Available here: 7.5 cm (3.0 in)
$59.00Rounded cheeks, closed eyes and an oversized head give this mini seated Guanyin a playful character. One hand rests on a raised knee while the other meets the ground. The gray figure is 7.5 cm (3.0 in) tall, with a footprint of just 4.5 × 3.3 cm (1.8 × 1.3 in).
Available here: 20 cm (7.9 in)
$149.00A narrow-necked vase rests above a full, layered lotus seat. This upright Nanhai Guanyin from Dehua comes in five white porcelain sizes and one pink-and-gold painted ceramic version. Faces, crowns and lotus details vary by size; each option has its own photograph.
Available here: 18 cm (7.1 in)
$199.00Guanyin sits within a carved canopy, framed by tied curtains and hanging ornaments. Warm boxwood brings out the folds and layered lotus petals. At 18 cm (7.1 in) tall, this compact sculpture makes a thoughtful addition to a personal altar and comes in a brocade gift box.
Available here: 10 cm (3.9 in)
$169.00Green patterned robes, orange folds and pink-edged lotus petals bring color to this small boxwood Guanyin. Gold-colored accents frame the warm wood tones of the face and hands. At 10 cm (3.9 in) tall, she makes a compact focal point for a personal altar or a favorite shelf.
Available here: 6.5 cm (2.6 in), 11 cm (4.3 in), 20.2 cm (8.0 in)
$59.00 – $199.00Price range: $59.00 through $199.00One arm rests across a raised knee; the other hand supports the figure at its side. This Royal Ease Guanyin has a broad, low silhouette, a decorative crown and softly grained gray robes. The 6.5 cm (2.6 in) miniature fits in the palm, while the 11 cm (4.3 in) and 20.2 cm (8.0 in) versions give the pose more presence on a shelf or personal altar.
Available here: 15.5 cm (6.1 in)
$89.00A small figure with a flowing silhouette: Guanyin holds a slender vase above a lotus and curling waves, while a strand of beads falls beside the robes. At 15.5 cm (6.1 in) high, this gray figurine brings the sea-crossing subject to a desk, shelf or compact personal altar.
Available here: 14.5 cm (5.7 in)
$279.00Cupped hands hold a slender vase above a softly folded lotus leaf. Pale peach porcelain continues across the face, sleeves and low seat of this small Guanyin. At 14.5 cm (5.7 in) high, the figure fits a compact altar without a tall pedestal.
Available here: 5 cm (2.0 in)
$59.00A small gift can carry a warm message. This Ruyi Guanyin figurine pairs a contented smile with a tiny vase and a leafy sprig. Just 5 cm (2.0 in) high, the rounded figure fits beside a favourite photograph or on a bedside shelf.
Available here: 12 cm (4.7 in)
$149.00A curved willow rises beside the face while a slender vase rests on the open palm. This brass South Sea Guanyin sits above two rows of ribbed lotus petals, with warm golden highlights and darker folds. Heights range from 12 cm (4.7 in) to 55 cm (21.7 in).
Available here: 19.5 cm (7.7 in)
$119.00A tilted water vase and long, falling robes give this Jingping Guanyin statue its graceful outline. Standing barefoot on a rounded lotus pedestal, the gray figure is 19.5 cm (7.7 in) high—an intimate scale for a prayer shelf or a quiet corner of your room.
Available here: 20 cm (7.9 in)
$189.00Three outward-facing figures share a single lotus pedestal in this standing Guanyin. A small child and a slender water vase come into view from different sides. At 20 cm (7.9 in) high, the sculpture fits a compact altar or display shelf.
Available here: 14 cm (5.5 in)
$99.00An open, relaxed pose gives this Water Moon Guanyin its character. One knee is raised above the rock-shaped seat, while the other foot rests on a small lotus. The blue-gray surface and fine robe folds suit a simple personal altar or a shelf kept for reflection.
Available here: 17.5 cm (6.9 in)
$99.00A tall, pierced rock formation rises behind Guanyin while waves curl beneath the seat. This 17.5 cm (6.9 in) gray figure gives a small shelf the layered detail of a miniature landscape, with an open palm and one knee raised in an unhurried seated pose.
