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Avalokitesvara Crossing the Sea
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Avalokitesvara Crossing the Sea
CHINA; Qing dynasty (1644–1911); By He Chaozong; Porcelain; H: 46 cm; Quanzhou Maritime Museum, Fujian, China
The statue is believed to be a gift from Emperor Kangxi (reigned 1661-1722) to the Grand Secretary, Li Guangdi. It is a product from Dehua and the artist's seal appears on the back. After passing through the hands of a number of other owners, the piece was given to the present museum in the 1990s.
The Bodhisattva's mounded topknot is covered by a stole and held in place by a clasp. A robe covers both shoulders and is opened at the front to show the three lines on the neck and a beaded necklace ornamented with a lotus. Both hands are wrapped in the robe. The left foot rests on a lotus while the right foot is buried under the stylized waves that surge over the pedestal. |
