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Figure of Guanyin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of Guanyin by unknown artist. The statue depicts a serene figure with a white face and hands, adorned in a vibrant green, gold, and white robe. The figure sits cross-legged on a tiered base with the legs tucked under the body. The figure's hair is styled in an updo. It sits on a hexagonal base with a decorative design. The base features a green background with gold and white accents. The figure and base are predominantly green, gold, and white. The figure's hands are resting on its lap. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in famille verte enamels on the biscuit
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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