PrintsChinese

Page from the Fifty-Three Compassionate Manifestations of Guanyin

late 17th century - early 18th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Album of woodblock prints: ink on paper

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

31.75 x 27.31 cm (12 1/2 x 10 3/4 in.)

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