Chinese Guan Yin & Koi Feng Shui Hanging Bells with Red Tassels — Field Find

The Find
Found among a collection of Chinese decorative and spiritual objects, this hanging bell piece is a layered composition — Guan Yin presiding at the crown, koi fish worked into the sides, weighted bells suspended below, and red tassels completing the arrangement with a note of celebration and good fortune.

What We Know
Origin: Chinese decorative tradition
Motifs: Guan Yin figure (top), koi fish (sides)
Includes: Multiple hanging bells, red tassels, hanging cord
Finish: Aged metal patina
Display: Indoor or covered outdoor (patio, entryway)
Condition: Good — aged patina consistent with style; structurally sound
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The Story
Guan Yin — the Bodhisattva of Compassion — is one of the most venerated figures in Chinese Buddhist and folk tradition, associated with mercy, protection, and the answering of prayers. The koi fish, a symbol of perseverance, abundance, and good fortune, appears throughout Chinese decorative arts as an emblem of prosperity and the rewards of patient effort. Together, they make this hanging bell piece a considered auspicious object — not merely decorative, but intentional. The bells themselves carry the oldest function: to mark transitions, to clear the air, and to call attention to the present moment.

Why We Chose It
The combination of Guan Yin and koi on a hanging bell piece is symbolically coherent and visually complete. The aged metal finish gives it authenticity, and the red tassels give it warmth. It works indoors or on a covered patio without apology.

About This Piece
One-of-a-kind field find offered in as-found condition. Aged patina consistent with style. Sold as a decorative and feng shui piece.