Figure / bodhisattva

Description

Figure of Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion, carved in wood: China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century AD

Museum reference

K.1999.474

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Figure / bodhisattva

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

19th century

Style / Culture

Qing Dynasty, Chinese (Manchu)

Materials

Wood

Physical description

Wood and ivory

Associations

Depicted: Guanyin

Exhibitions

• Looking East: The Lady Ivy Wu Gallery (29 Jul 2011 - 08 Jun 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland