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Standing Guanyin

Standing Guanyin

Date12th–13th century
MediumCarved wood with traces of polychrome and gilding
DimensionsHeight: 17 inches (43.2 cm)
CultureChina
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Dr. Stanley G. Yeager
Terms
  • Sculpture
  • Carving
  • Gilding
  • Polychrome
  • Wood
  • Avalokiteshvara
  • Avalokitesvara
  • Bodhisattvas
  • Buddha
  • Buddhism
  • Goddesses
  • Guanyin
  • Headdresses
  • Jewelry
  • Kuan-yin
  • Lotus flowers
  • Necklaces
  • Plant-derived motifs
  • Religion
Object number87.070
Collections
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