This impressive vintage Asian hand-carved wood Guanine Head features a serene face and stands 9.25" H . It shows minor wear due to its age, yet remains in good condition. Ideal for any meditation room or decor, its dimensions are 5" W x 4.5" D. ( the stand is not included in the sale) In Chinese mythology, Guanyin is the goddess of mercy and considered to be the physical embodiment of compassion. She is an all-seeing, all-hearing being who is called upon by worshipers in times of uncertainty, despair, and fear.