FIGURINE OF QUANYIN, THE BUDDHIST GODDESS OF MERCY
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
This figurine was molded in a deep purple bakelite to depict Guanyin, the Buddhist goddess of mercy, wearing long billowing robes, a hood, and necklaces. She stands with her hands folded under her garment in front of her and bears the third eye of enlightenment in the center of her forehead. The figurine stands on a carved wood base.
- Object name:
- FIGURINE OF QUANYIN, THE BUDDHIST GODDESS OF MERCY
- Made from:
- Bakelite
- Made in:
- USA
- Date made:
- 1910-1970
- Size:
- 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 63.6
- Class:
- BAKELITE
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973