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Statuette of Guanyin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Statuette of Guanyin, a Chinese deity, made of bronze. The statuette depicts a female figure with long hair, wearing a robe, and sitting on a throne-like chair. The figure sits with the left leg crossed over the right knee. The left arm rests on the left knee. The right arm rests on the right armrest of the chair. The chair is ornately carved with abstract leaf-like designs. On the left side of the chair is a cylindrical object resembling a vase. The statuette sits on a round base with etched wave-like designs along its edge. The entire statuette has a dark, aged bronze color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Gilt bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
522 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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