FIGURINE OF GUANYIN, BODHISATTVA OF MERCY
Creator(s): Unknown
On view in: Pavilion Hallway
About this object
The figurine is carved in lavender jade which has parts in green. The Buddhist Bodhisattva of Mercy, Guanyin, is dressed in a flowing robe with long sleeves and a decorated neckline. Her hair is dressed in a high topknot with flowers. In her hands, to the right, she holds a jug. There are floral fruits carved around this and they grow over her dress. The wooden base is carved with water vines.
- Object name:
- FIGURINE OF GUANYIN, BODHISATTVA OF MERCY
- Made from:
- Jade
- Made in:
- China
- Date made:
- unknown
- Size:
- 31.1 cm (12 1/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 62.17
- Class:
- HARDSTONE
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973