清晚期 翡翠雕觀音立像|Bodhisattva Guanyin

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19th century · Jadeite · Asian Art

This lavish Guanyin was crafted out of a massive piece of spinach-hued jadeite with gray and tawny inclusions. Jadeite, originally from Burma, became extremely popular and even more valuable than nephrite jade in the nineteenth century. A sculpture of this scale, affordable only for the wealthiest families, was meant to communicate supreme respect for Guanyin.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Jadeite

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Bequest of Jacob Ruppert, 1939