Guanyin, Bodhisattva of Compassion
early 12th century
Medium/TechniqueWood (Paulownia tomentosa) with polychrome and gilding
Dimensions141 x 88 x 88 cm (55 1/2 x 34 5/8 x 34 5/8 in.)
Credit LineHervey Edward Wetzel Fund
Accession number20.590
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Not on viewClassificationsSculpture
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ProvenanceBy 1920, Yamanaka and Company, New York; 1920, sold by Yamanaka and Co. to the MFA for $50,000 [see note]. (Accession Date: March 4, 1920)
Note:
Total price for 20.590-20.592.
Note:
Total price for 20.590-20.592.
Song or Jin dynasty
about A.D. 580
modern w. some 18th century parts
mid to late 19th century
19th century
19th century