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Below the image, a larger block of text provides historical information, including the date of production and the names of those involved in the creation of the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is a significant example of early Chinese woodblock printing, a technology that allowed for the mass production of religious texts and images. The lines are precise and controlled, demonstrating the technical skill required to carve such detail into a wooden block. The paper shows signs of age, with natural discolouration and staining that provide a sense of its historical context. The work reflects the religious practices of the period, where the distribution of printed icons served as a method for accumulating merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuanyin is depicted with a serene expression, reflecting the deity's role as a compassionate observer of human suffering. The flowing lines of the robes and the delicate rendering of the lotus base indicate a high level of craftsmanship. This print is not merely a decorative object but a functional religious tool, designed to be viewed and read by practitioners. The combination of image and text creates a unified devotional experience, typical of the period's approach to religious art. The work remains a clear record of the intersection between artistic production and spiritual life in tenth-century China, offering a glimpse into the visual culture of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/the-second-coming-of-the-fifth-patriarch-yintuoluo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Second Coming of the Fifth Patriarch - Yintuoluo — Yintuoluo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/daoist-deity-of-heaven-wu-daozi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDaoist Deity of Heaven - Wu Daozi — Wu Daozi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lei Yanmei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58900035436879,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58900147175759,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58900147208527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58900147241295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58900147274063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58900147306831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58900147339599,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58900147372367,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58900147405135,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58900147437903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58900147470671,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58900147503439,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Greatly-Merciful-Greatly-Compassionate-Rescuer-from-Suffering-Bodhisattva-Guanyin_Poster_CompositorV1_1790543781695.jpg?v=1790545415","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/the-greatly-merciful-greatly-compassionate-rescuer-from-suffering-bodhisattva-guanyin-lei-yanmei","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}