GUAN YIN STANDING ATOP A DRAGON

Guan Yin is also known as patron bodhisattva of Putuo Shan (Mount Putuo), mistress of the Southern Sea and patroness of fishermen. As such she is shown crossing the sea seated or standing on a lotus or on the head of a dragon. The dragon being an ancient symbol for high spirituality, wisdom, strength, and divine powers of transformation.