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Figure of bodhisattva Guanyin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White statue of a female figure with an updo, wearing a long robe, sitting on a dark wooden base. The figure has her hands crossed in front of her, holding an object. She sits on a decorative base that is part of the statue. The figure wears a necklace and has a serene expression. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Porcelain with ivory glaze (Dehua ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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