Porcelain Statue of Guanyin
Title
Porcelain Statue of Guanyin
Date
1800-1894
Content Genre
figurines
Subject
Guanyin; bodhisattva
Notes
This is a porcelain statue of Guanyin (Avalokitesvara), 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 an infant. It represents the spirit of maternity and brings good fortune of creating new life and birth.
Place of Origin
China
Material
porcelain
Measurements
4 x 3 x 9.5 inches
Contributor
Turner, William Patillo (Purchaser) ; Candler, Warren Akin (Funder). Metadata by Yang Hong.
Collection
Repository
Oxford College Library (Oxford, Ga.)
Rights
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.
Citation
“Porcelain Statue of Guanyin,” East Asia, accessed April 26, 2025, https://eastasia.digitalscholarship.emory.edu/items/show/168.