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Figure

Description

Seated figure of Guanyin, Goddess of Mercy and Queen of Heaven, in carved soapstone: China, 17th - 18th century

Museum reference

A.1926.184

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Figure

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

17th - 18th century

Materials

Soapstone

Physical description

Carved soapstone

Associations

Depicted: Guanyin

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