Guanyin Bodhisattva
Artist
Anonymous
Dateearly 11th Century
GeographyChina
MediumPainted wood
Dimensionsheight: 67 in. (170.2 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LinePurchase, 1927 (2400)
Object number2400
DescriptionCarved wooden figure with polychrome coloring. Over life-size. Greyish-white color, with traces of green and vermillion paint; overlays of gold. Goddess is seated facing full to the observer, face slightly to her left. Left arm is bent, open hand is exposed. Right knee is raised, right foot resting on seperate base; right arm across right knee extended forward and to her right; fingers pointed down. Wears a crown surmounted by a small Buddha, obscuring topknot.On View
On viewCollections
2500 - 2400 B.C.
early 20th century
3rd-4th Century
1st Century A.D.
c. 2350-2170 B.C.
