Kannon (Guanyin) figurine, the bodhisattva associated with compassion and mercy
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- https://digital.library.emory.edu/purl/1741rn8prz-cor
- Other Identifiers:
- dams:206873 and OXKOBE_050
- Institution:
- Emory University
- Library:
- Oxford College Library (Oxford, Ga.)
- 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 - Topics:
- Bodhisattva, Religious articles, and Buddhism--Japan
- Subject - Names:
- Turner, William Pattillo, 1864-1912 and Avalokiteśvara (Buddhist deity)
- Subject - Geographic Locations:
- Japan
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- Rights Statement:
- There are no known copyright restrictions on this item. This online reproduction has been made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only, such as personal study, preparation for teaching and research.
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This item is part of:
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 - Topics:
- Bodhisattva, Religious articles, and Buddhism--Japan
- Subject - Names:
- Turner, William Pattillo, 1864-1912 and Avalokiteśvara (Buddhist deity)
- Subject - Geographic Locations:
- Japan
Find This Item
- Persistent URL:
- https://digital.library.emory.edu/purl/1741rn8prz-cor
- Other Identifiers:
- dams:206873 and OXKOBE_050
- Institution:
- Emory University
- Library:
- Oxford College Library (Oxford, Ga.)
- Sublocation:
- Box 8, Folder 1
- Call Number:
- OX-MSS011
Access and Copyright
- Rights Statement:
- There are no known copyright restrictions on this item. This online reproduction has been made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only, such as personal study, preparation for teaching and research.
- Rights Status:
- No Known Copyright
Emory Libraries provides copyright information as a courtesy and makes no representation about copyright or other legal status of materials in its digital collections.