Caption

Guanyin, 17th century, China, Chinese art, Chinese Buddhism, protective deities iconography, bodhisattva iconography, sculpture, figurine; height 43.0 cm, width 23.0 cm, A bronze statue shown in profile, seated on a rounded base with draped robes that have smooth flowing folds, with a serene face and closed eyes, wearing an ornate crown with curved decorative elements, an elongated back piece behind the head, and layered jewelry or adornments along the shoulders and chest; one hand is raised with fingers positioned in a gesture while the other rests on the lap holding a small rounded object; colors visible include dark bronze with greenish patina, areas of brown and muted gold highlights, set against a neutral light gray background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A24_398

License type

Rights managed

Available size

77.2Mb (1.3Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Guanyin 17th century China Chinese art Chinese Buddhism protective deities iconography bodhisattva iconography sculpture figurine height 43.0 cm width 23.0 cm bronze statue shown profile seated rounded base draped robes smooth flowing folds serene face closed eyes wearing ornate crown curved decorative elements elongated back piece head layered jewelry adornments shoulders chest hand raised fingers positioned gesture rests lap holding small rounded object colors visible include dark bronze greenish patina areas brown muted gold highlights set neutral light gray background.