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Head of a Bodhisattva, Probably Avalokitésvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of MercyMiddle Ming dynasty, about 1450-1550

Not on view
Painted clay or terracotta sculptural head with elaborate cobalt blue and red crown, headdress partially damaged, surface polychrome heavily worn

Unknown, Head of a Bodhisattva, Probably Avalokitésvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, Middle Ming dynasty, about 1450-1550, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Estate of Charles K. Feldman, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Head of a Bodhisattva, Probably Avalokitésvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy
Culture
Chinese
Place Made
China
Date Made
Middle Ming dynasty, about 1450-1550
Period
Middle Ming dynasty
Medium
Wood, hemp, and wire armature with modeled, carved, and painted clay and glass eyes
Dimensions
8 3/4 x 3 5/8 x 4 in. (22.23 x 9.21 x 10.16 cm)
Credit Line
Estate of Charles K. Feldman
Accession Number
M.68.60.16
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art