Bodhisattva Guanyin (Skt.: Avalokiteshvara) in royal ease
Accession Nr.: | 88.14.1 |
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Type: | bronze, lead, gold and silver; religious or cult object; statuette |
Date of production: |
First half of the 15th century
Ming dynasty |
Place of production: |
Richly jewelled body, face deep in thought, ornaments engraved on the ample clothing. Long plaits reach down to the elbows. In the centre of the elaborate, pierced crown there is a small image of Amitābha.