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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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