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Bodhisattva Guanyin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Bodhisattva Guanyin statue depicts a serene figure with a reddish-brown complexion sitting cross-legged on a black base. The figure wears a long robe with intricate gold accents. A beaded necklace rests around the neck. The figure's hands are placed in the lap. The figure's hair styled in a tall coiffure. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
datable to 1624
Medium:
Sandalwood with lacquer
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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