Oct 2, 2012
Oct 2, 2012
Oct 2, 2012

Standing Guanyin

Standing Guanyin

700s?

Limestone

Overall: 170.8 cm (67 1/4 in.)

Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund 1966.364

Did you know?

The statue retains a good deal of old polychrome.

Description

The statue is identified and dated by an inscription to 687. There is a marked restraint and stately elegance of the well-proportioned figure standing in a relaxed pose.

See also
Department: 
Chinese Art
Type of artwork: 
Sculpture
Medium: 
Limestone

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