Kannon (Guanyin) figurine, the bodhisattva associated with compassion and mercy


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Other Identifiers:
dams:206873 and OXKOBE_050
Institution:
Emory University
Sublocation:
Box 8, Folder 1
Call Number:
OX-MSS011
About This Item
Date Created:
1800 to 1894
Format:
Artifact
Genre:
figurines
Description / Abstract:
Porcelain Guanyin statue, presumably brought from China to Japan in the Meiji Era (1868-1912). It appears to be in a color mingled by blue and white. The Guanyin is sitting on top of a base made of lotus flower. Even though the left hand of the Guanyin Statue is missing, the right hand is holding a infant. It represents the spirit of maternity and brings good fortune of creating new life and birth.
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Japan
About This Item
Date Created:
1800 to 1894
Format:
Artifact
Genre:
figurines
Description / Abstract:
Porcelain Guanyin statue, presumably brought from China to Japan in the Meiji Era (1868-1912). It appears to be in a color mingled by blue and white. The Guanyin is sitting on top of a base made of lotus flower. Even though the left hand of the Guanyin Statue is missing, the right hand is holding a infant. It represents the spirit of maternity and brings good fortune of creating new life and birth.
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Japan
Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
dams:206873 and OXKOBE_050
Institution:
Emory University
Sublocation:
Box 8, Folder 1
Call Number:
OX-MSS011