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Bodhisattva Guanyin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Bodhisattva Guanyin statue is a white, ceramic or porcelain figure. The figure is female and depicted with eyes closed. The hair is styled in an updo on top of the head. The face is oval-shaped, with a small nose and mouth. The figure wears a long, flowing robe with folds and draping fabric. The robe is tied at the waist with a sash. The right hand holds a small object. The left hand is positioned on top of the right hand. The base of the statue is rounded and decorated with wave-like designs. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Porcelain with ivory glaze (Dehua ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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