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Seated Guanyin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a statue of Seated Guanyin by an unknown artist. The statue depicts a serene figure with a slender face and closed eyes, wearing a tall headpiece that covers the top of the head and has long sides that drape down to the shoulders. The figure is adorned with multiple beaded necklaces and a large pendant around the neck. The statue is seated cross-legged with hands resting on the knees. The figure wears a robe with folds carved into the surface, and the sleeves are long and folded. The robe is decorated with rows of beads along the edges. The statue appears to be made of dark wood or stone, with a smooth texture. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Medium
Ivory
Culture
China
Dimensions
389 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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