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Figure of Guanyin with Parrot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of Guanyin with Parrot by unknown artist. The sculpture depicts a woman sitting on a decorative base with a parrot on her shoulder. She has long hair styled up, with strands falling down on either side of her face. Her hands are held together in front of her chest. She wears a long robe with folds carved into the fabric. The base is square with rounded corners and features scroll-like designs. The sculpture appears to be made of a light-colored stone or ceramic material. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Medium:
Unglazed pottery
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 471 px
Museum record:
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