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Guanyin the Bringer of Sons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The statue depicts Guanyin, a female figure with long dark hair styled in an updo, wearing a robe. She sits cross-legged on a base, with her right leg folded under her left. Her right arm supports a small child who sits on her right hip. The statue exhibits a brown patina and appears to be made of wood. The background features a gradient transitioning from dark grey at the top to light grey at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Sandalwood with traces of pigment and gilding
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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