
Object Details
Catalogue Note
Dimensions: H 80 × W 24 cm
Weight: 5.4 kg
Material: Carved wood with surviving polychromy
Dating: Not securely established
Origin: China
Subject: Guanyin / Avalokiteshvara
Posture: Standing
A large standing Guanyin carved from wood and retaining traces of white, red and dark pigment.
Dating
The painted surface is heavily worn and shows craquelure, colour loss and natural darkening, but the current record does not establish a secure period. The sculpture is therefore catalogued as old rather than assigned to a specific dynasty.
Condition
Older condition with paint loss, craquelure, cracks and natural wear to the carved wood.