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FIGURINE OF KUAN YIN

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Pavilion Hallway


About this object

This figurine of Kuan Yin has black areas in the turquoise. She is dressed in a flowing robe with loose sleeves. She has a top knot on her head. In her left hand, she holds in front of her and over her left shoulder, a whisk. In her right hand she holds a flower with leaves also on her left shoulder. Beside her on a rock sits an exotic bird. The base is in wood.

Object name:
FIGURINE OF KUAN YIN
Made from:
Turquoise
Made in:
China
Date made:
unknown
Size:
10.2 cm (4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
62.60
Class:
HARDSTONE
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973