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Bodhisattva Guanyin seated on a rock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White statue of Bodhisattva Guanyin seated on a rock. The statue is made of white material, possibly ceramic or porcelain. Guanyin is sitting cross-legged on a rock with one leg resting on top of the other. The figure has a serene expression with eyes closed. The figure is wearing a robe with folds and creases. The hair is styled in a bun on top of the head. A candle holder is to the right of the figure. The background is dark gray, transitioning to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with ivory glaze (Dehua ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
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