Figure

Description

Figure of Guanyin, in bronze with traces of painted decoration on gesso ground, seated on rectangular throne in maharajalila (half moon) posture: China, probably Ming dynasty, 1368- 1644

Museum reference

A.1937.4

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Figure, Sculpture

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

1368 - 1644

Style / Culture

Ming Dynasty, Chinese

Materials

Bronze

Physical description

Bronze; traces of painted decoration on a gesso ground

Associations

Depicted: Guanyin

Exhibitions

• Grand Gallery (Gateway) (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland