Seated Guanyin

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Seated Guanyin by an unknown artist depicts a seated figure carved from dark brown wood with a smooth finish. The figure sits on a base with one leg bent and resting on the base, while the other leg is tucked under the robes. The figure wears long robes with folds carved into the wood, and the hands are clasped together in the lap, holding an object. The face is serene with eyes closed and a small smile. The hair is styled in a topknot. The background is dark at the top and lightens towards the bottom.