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Guanyin, Bodhisattva of Mercy
Guanyin, Bodhisattva of Mercy
Guanyin, Bodhisattva of Mercy

Guanyin, Bodhisattva of Mercy

Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: ivory; colours
DimensionsOverall: 73.8 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift from the Estate of Kathleen E. Reif
Object number2000.007.013
Descriptionstanding figure of Guan Yin with high chignon and crown with six openwork panels backing small images of the Buddha on double lotus bases rising from cloud collars. Figure has long earlobes and earrings with tassels extending onto shoulders and holds a lotus stem in one hand. The end of a scarf is draped over its shoulders and there is elaborate relief jewelry extending down the chest and robe. Details are tinted. Custom stand has silver inlay.
Status
Not on view