Caption

Guanyin on a dragon;, Chinese; Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 18th century; sculpture, figurine; materials not specified; subject: Guanyin bodhisattva of mercy riding a dragon with a pearl; iconography: dragons, Buddhism, goddesses; dimensions: overall height 15 cm, width 7.1 cm; dragon element height 4 cm, width 8.3 cm., A dark bronze figurine stands on a sculpted base formed by a sinuous dragon-like creature, with a few curling limbs and clawed feet extending outward. The standing figure wears layered garments with flowing sleeves and rounded ornamental details on the chest, and a tall, elaborate headdress with looping elements that frame the face. One arm is raised with an open hand while the other extends forward holding a small cylindrical object. The dragon-like base has a textured head with an open mouth and ridged spine, and a curled tail with pointed projections. The visible colors are dark brown and black tones with subtle lighter highlights where the metal catches light, set against a neutral gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A26_251

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Rights managed

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82.4Mb (922.0Kb) / 16.0in x 20.0in / 4800 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Guanyin dragon Chinese Qing dynasty 1644–1911 18th century sculpture figurine materials specified subject Guanyin bodhisattva mercy riding pearl iconography dragons Buddhism goddesses dimensions height 15 cm width 7.1 cm dragon element height 4 cm width 8.3 cm dark bronze figurine stands sculpted base formed sinuous dragon- creature curling limbs clawed feet extending outward standing figure wears layered garments flowing sleeves rounded ornamental details chest tall elaborate headdress looping elements frame face arm raised open hand extends forward holding small cylindrical object dragon- base textured head open mouth ridged spine curled tail pointed projections visible colors dark brown black tones subtle lighter highlights metal catches light set neutral gray background.