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The figure is intricately designed with \u003cstrong data-end=\"477\" data-start=\"460\"\u003emultiple arms\u003c\/strong\u003e, symbolizing \u003cstrong data-end=\"543\" data-start=\"491\"\u003eher ability to reach and assist countless beings\u003c\/strong\u003e in their suffering. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"568\"\u003eThousand-Hand Guanyin (, Qianshou Guanyin)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most revered depictions of the bodhisattva in Chinese Buddhism, representing \u003cstrong data-end=\"758\" data-start=\"710\"\u003elimitless compassion and divine intervention\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1195\" data-start=\"763\"\u003eThe finely detailed \u003cstrong data-end=\"798\" data-start=\"783\"\u003ecopper body\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong data-end=\"812\" data-start=\"802\"\u003egilded\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhancing its luminous and sacred appearance. Each hand may have originally held different symbolic objects or performed \u003cstrong data-end=\"968\" data-start=\"935\"\u003emudras (sacred hand gestures)\u003c\/strong\u003e, signifying protection, blessings, and guidance. 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