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Guanyin with a Child
He Chaozongca. 1750 - ca. 1800
Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The pure white of blanc de Chine is perfect for depicting this so-called ‘Guanyin in white robes.’ This manner of portraying Guanyin originated in China in the 10th century, when Guanyin was transformed from a male into a female divinity. The colour white stands for her purity and mercy.
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Details
- Title: Guanyin with a Child
- Creator: He Chaozong
- Date Created: ca. 1750 - ca. 1800
- Physical Dimensions: porselein
- Subject Keywords: Guanyin
- Rights: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
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