New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Standing Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin Pusa)

Artist Unknown

CultureChinese | Qing Dynasty

Date19th century

MediumPorcelain | Dehua ware

DimensionsOverall: 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)

InscribedImpressed stamp in middle of back in shape of double gourd.

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.168

Collections

Asian Art

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 107

DescriptionFigurine is delicately and finely modeled swaying slightly to her left. Her right arm is raised to her chest, left hand holding a vase lowered to her right side. A basket with a fish in it is to her right; she stands on swirling waves and a large fish. Her flowing drapery is covered with ribbons and beading. Her hair is piled on top of her head and a beaded chain connects two flowers with the pendant of amitabha.