SculptureChinese6th century

Standing Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin)

c. 570

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Marble with polychromy

Culture

Chinese

Period

Northern Qi, 550-577

Century

6th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 104.2 x W. 28.8 cm (41 x 11 5/16 in.)

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