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Guanyin seated on a lotus throne with two servants
anonymous, 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, figure
- Object numberAK-NM-12467
- Dimensionsheight 28.3 cm, length 20.5 cm x width 9.2 cm
- Physical characteristicsporselein met emailkleuren