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Figure of Guanyin seated on a qilin (mythical beast), holding a ruyi scepter

Figure of Guanyin seated on a qilin (mythical beast), holding a ruyi scepter

Maker
Date18th century
MediumCarved ivory; Ink
DimensionsHeight: 8 inches (20.3 cm)
CultureChina
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
Credit LineGift of Leverett S. Woodworth, MD 1926, and Iris L. Woodworth
Terms
  • Artifacts
  • Decorative Arts
  • Sculpture
  • Chinese
  • Ink
  • Carved ivory
  • Animals
  • Avalokiteshvara
  • Avalokitesvara
  • Buddhism
  • Gestures
  • Goddesses
  • Guanyin
  • Hair
  • Hands
  • Hats
  • Hoods (headgear)
  • Horns
  • Mythological creatures
  • Jewelry
  • Kannon
  • Kuan-yin
  • Necklaces
  • Qilins
  • Religion
  • Scepters
  • Tails
Object number81.049.010
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