Bodhisattva Guanyin (Skt.: Avalokiteshvara) in royal ease

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 88.14.1
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:
Materials: brass
Techniques: engraved; gilt; painted
Dimensions: height: 24.5 cm
talp: 16 cm
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.