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Guanyin Crossing the Sea

He Chaozongca. 1675 - ca. 1699

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam, Netherlands

This large blanc de Chine (whiteware) figure shows Guanyin standing on the waves, underscoring her supernatural powers. The statue is attributed to He Chaozong, the best potter in the county of Dehua, famed for his elegant and beautifully modelled figures.

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  • Title: Guanyin Crossing the Sea
  • Creator: He Chaozong
  • Date Created: ca. 1675 - ca. 1699
  • Physical Dimensions: blanc de Chine
  • Subject Keywords: Guanyin
  • Rights: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
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