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Chinese Wood Figure #2

Chinese Wood Figure #2

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Figure of Guanyin (the bodhisattva of mercy) standing on a coiled dragon and holding a rosary and ruyi scepter (the scepter head is broken off). Eyes and teeth are inlaid with bone and ebony.

Date: Early to mid-20th century

Dimensions (in inches): 13.25 (H) x 4.75 (W) x 2.75 (D)

Publication Date

1900

Keywords

William Lindgren, China, wood carving, woman, St. Cloud State University

Comments

Part of the William M. Lindgren Asian Art Collection housed in the St. Cloud State University Archives. Item 2043 number 2

Chinese Wood Figure #2

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