Guanyin

China, Shanxi, 12th century, painted and gilded wood

Here the Buddhist deity Guanyin, saviour of people in peril, is represented meditating on a rock. According to legend, he was once found in this position, meditating on the reflection of the moon in water, a symbol of illusion and transience in Buddhism. His pose and face embody inner peace and concentration.

  • Artwork typefigure, sculpture, Avalokitesvara
  • Object numberAK-MAK-84
  • Dimensionsheight 117.0 cm x width 111.0 cm x depth 74.0 cm