Guanyin seated on a lotus throne with two servants

anoniem, c. 1700 - c. 1724

Around the 11th century in China, the originally male god Guanyin was transformed into the female goddess of compassion. Here we see her seated in a cave with two servants. On the left is Longnu, the granddaughter of a Dragon King. He sent her to Guanyin bearing a precious pearl in gratitude for saving his son. Longnu decided to stay as a follower of Guanyin.

  • Artwork typefigure
  • Object numberAK-NM-12467
  • Dimensionslength 20.5 cm x width 9.2 cm, height 28.3 cm
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