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Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a person sitting with one knee raised. They are adorned in flowing robes with intricately carved folds, both hands obscured in the draping cloth. Their facial expression is calm, with their eyes closed and their lips in a slight smile. The figure's hair is styled on top of their head, with the hood of their robe draped over the top. Their earlobes are elongated, and there is a swirling symbol on their chest. The sculpture is monochromatic white.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Dehua ware (blanc de chine), porcelain with colorless glaze
Dimensions
879 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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