Carved Wood Guanyin Figure with Child

This is a large, hand-carved wooden statue representing the Bodhisattva Guanyin, potentially in the manifestation of Songzi Guanyin (the Giver of Children). The figure is standing approximately two to three feet tall, crafted from a medium-to-dark toned hardwood, possibly boxwood or rosewood, displaying a rich, aged patina with a lustrous finish. Guanyin is depicted in flowing robes with intricate drapery folds, wearing a beaded necklace and a tall cowl or headdress. Behind her head is a large, elaborately carved flaming mandorla or halo. To her right, a small child figure is visible, a classic iconographic element. The carving is positioned on a separate, complementary wooden oval base. The craftsmanship shows high-quality detailing in the facial expressions and the kinetic movement of the garments. The style suggests a late 19th or early 20th-century Chinese origin, likely Republic period or late Qing Dynasty. Condition appears good overall, though there is visible dust accumulation in the recessed carvings and potential minor surface abrasions or drying cracks consistent with age and wood expansion/contraction. No major structural repairs or missing limbs are immediately apparent in the photograph.