Eleven-headed Guanyin

Accession Number
2015/2.149

Title
Eleven-headed Guanyin

Artist(s)
Chinese

Artist Nationality
Chinese (culture or style)

Medium & Support
bronze

Dimensions
4 ¼ in x 1 ½ in x 1 in (10.8 cm x 3.81 cm x 2.54 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink

Subject matter
Guanyin, in Chinese Buddhism, the bodhisattva of infinite compassion and mercy.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Guanyin-1694188

Physical Description
Figure standing on a pedestal.

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Primary Object Type
figure

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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