Bodhisattva Guanyin (Skt.: Avalokiteshvara) with a lotus and a cup

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 88.35.1
Type: bronze, lead, gold and silver; religious or cult object; statuette
Date of production:
17th century
Ming dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: bronze
Techniques: engraved; gilt
Dimensions: height: 20 cm
diameter (base): 11 cm
Seated in vajrāsana. The lotus base is missing. There is a tall, five-leaf crown with a small image of Amitābha above the forehead. The plaits touch her arms. Rich engraved decoration on the borders of the robe.