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Collections

Unknown
Probably Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of MercySui dynasty, 591-618

Not on view
Small bronze sculpture of a standing robed figure with an elaborate crown, raised right hand, and remnants of gold gilding and blue-green patina across the surface
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Probably Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy
Place Made
China
Date Made
Sui dynasty, 591-618
Medium
Cast bronze with gilding
Dimensions
6 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (16.51 x 3.81 x 3.81 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow
Accession Number
AC1998.251.34
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Townsend, Jen and Renée Zettle-Sterling. Cast: Art and Objects Made Using Humanity's Most Transformational Process. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2017.