Figure of Bodhisattva Guanyin riding a lion
The ceramic statue depicts Bodhisattva Guanyin riding a lion. The figure of Bodhisattva Guanyin has a white face, black hair pulled back and adorned with a gold hairpin. The figure wears a pink robe with green trim and a red flower on the chest; the robe has long sleeves. The lion has a beige body with green hair on the back and tail; it has a red mouth and tongue, and a red collar with green jewels. The lion faces left and has an open mouth with visible teeth. The statue sits on a white platform with a green and gold patterned base; the base has a black cloud-shaped cutout on one side. The background is plain white with shadows cast by the statue.
Artwork Details
- Date
- early 18th century
- Medium
- Porcelain painted in polychrome enamels over the biscuit (Jingdezhen ware)
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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