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Head of Guanyin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Head of Guanyin by unknown artist. A white ceramic or stone sculpture of a human head with a crown on top. The head has a serene expression with eyes closed. The crown is intricately designed with a floral pattern and a figure sitting in the center. The figure has short hair and a crown, and appears to be sitting in a lotus position. The head has a few dots on it, possibly freckles or imperfections. The ears are long and dangling. The head is mounted on a black base. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
14th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in underglaze brown
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
471 × 625 px
Museum record:
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