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Bodhisattva Guanyin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Bodhisattva Guanyin statue is a green-colored figure with a serene expression. The statue depicts a standing woman with a slender build. She wears a long robe with folds and draping fabric. The robe is carved to show folds and creases. The statue's base is made of dark brown wood, carved to resemble lotus leaves. The figure's hair is styled in a topknot. She holds an object in both hands. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Jadeite
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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