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Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara in Water Moon Form (Shuiyue Guanyin)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a seated figure with a serene expression, wearing a crown on their head. The figure has a rounded face with a subtle smile and closed eyes. The figure wears a long robe with a sash around the waist. The right hand rests on the right knee. The left arm is bent at the elbow, and the left hand rests on the left knee. The figure sits on a base resembling a rock or a tree stump with holes. The sculpture appears to be made of stone or wood and exhibits a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging. The background of the image features a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The sculpture is placed on a white platform.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1385
Medium
Wood (willow) with gesso and traces of pigment
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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