Water and Moon (Potala) Guanyin

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Water and Moon (Potala) Guanyin statue depicts a figure sitting in a relaxed pose. The statue is gold-colored with a darker patina in places. The figure sits cross-legged with the left leg resting on top of the right thigh. The left arm rests on the left knee with the palm facing up. The right arm rests on the right knee with the palm facing down. The figure wears a crown on top of the head. The figure's eyes are closed. The figure wears a short-sleeved top with a sash around the waist and a shawl that drapes over both shoulders. The figure wears bracelets on both wrists and armlets on both upper arms. The figure's face is serene. The background fades from dark at the top to light gray at the bottom.