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Guanyin, Bodhisattva of Compassion
Chinese
Jin dynasty
early 12th century
Medium/Technique
Wood (Paulownia tomentosa) with polychrome and gilding
Dimensions
141 x 88 x 88 cm (55 1/2 x 34 5/8 x 34 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Hervey Edward Wetzel Fund
Accession Number20.590
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsSculpture
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.