Guanyin

anonymous, 512

Guanyin is a bodhisattva, a Buddhist deity who obtained enlightenment. He stands on a lotus-shaped pedestal, the sides of which bear inscriptions marking the statue's date. The parallel folds in the drapery shows the influence of figurines stemming from India.

  • Artwork typefigure, sculpture, Avalokitesvara
  • Object numberAK-RAK-1989-2
  • Dimensionsheight 17.7 cm x width 7.5 cm x depth 4.5 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • A bodhisattva
    • Guanyin

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-RAK-1989-2

  • Description

    Beeld van een staande bodhisattva met achter zich een aureool in de vorm van een lotusblad met vlammenrand; sokkel met vier poten.

Creation

  • Creation

    bronze caster: anonymous, China

  • Dating

    512

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 17.7 cm x width 7.5 cm x depth 4.5 cm

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