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figure
Object Type
figure
Museum number
1980,0728.93
Description
Figure of Guanyin with 18 arms, some hands holding attributes, seated on throne. Made of Blanc de Chine porcelain.
Cultures/periods
Qing dynasty
Production date
18thC
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Dehua
Materials
porcelain
blanc de chine
Dimensions
Height:
41 centimetres
Width:
20 centimetres
Depth:
11.50 centimetres
Location
Not on display
Subjects
bodhisattva
Associated names
Representation of:
Avalokiteśvara/Guanyin/Kannon
Acquisition name
Bequeathed by:
Patrick J Donnelly
Acquisition date
1980
Department
Asia
Registration number
1980,0728.93
Conservation
Treatment
: 08 Apr 2003