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Bodhisattva Guanyin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A carved figure of Bodhisattva Guanyin by an unknown artist. The figure is standing and viewed slightly from the side. It depicts a woman with her hair up in a bun on top of her head. Her face is downcast. She wears a long robe with folds carved into the sculpture. The figure appears to be made of a polished brown material, possibly stone or wood. The background is shaded gray, with the figure casting a shadow on the lower right.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Horn
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
464 × 624 px
Museum record:
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