SculptureChinese19th century

Seated Bodhisattva Guanyin

probably 19th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Dehua ware (so-called "Blanc de Chine"): molded porcelain with clear glaze

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 23.4 cm (9 3/16 in.)

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