Guanyin
Details
- Palette
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- Dimensions
- height 117 cm x width 111 cm x depth 74 cm
- Origin
- Shanxi
- Holding institution
- Rijksmuseum
- Image provider
- rijksmuseum
- License
- Public Domain
- Credit
- Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Art Genome Taxonomy
10 tags
Subject Matter
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Human Figure Both · 99%
The image clearly shows a large seated anthropomorphic figure, and the catalog classifies the work as a figure.
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Deities and Holy Figures Both · 99%
The catalog identifies the subject as Guanyin/Avalokitesvara, while the crowned and ornamented presentation is visibly consistent with a sacred figure.
Visual Qualities
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Highly Ornamented Visual · 98%
The figure has an elaborate high crown, necklaces, pendants, sashes, and extensively articulated robe folds.
Medium and Techniques
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Sculpture Both · 99%
The object is visibly a three-dimensional carved figure, and the catalog classifies it as sculpture.
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Polychrome Sculpture Both · 95%
The image shows multiple surviving surface colors across the figure, and the catalog records painting applied to the wooden sculpture.
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Gold Leaf and Gilding Metadata · 86%
The catalog records gilding as part of the medium; surviving pale and light-toned passages are visible on the ornament and drapery, although their metallic character cannot be fully verified from the image.
Time Periods
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1000 - 1400 CE Art Metadata · 99%
The catalog dates the work to approximately 1100–1200, which falls within the 1000–1400 CE period.
Geographic Regions
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Chinese Art Metadata · 95%
The catalog gives Shanxi as the place of origin, supporting its classification within Chinese art.
Materials
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Wood Metadata · 99%
The catalog specifies willow and paulownia wood as the materials.
Cultural and Religious Styles
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Buddhist Art and Architecture Metadata · 98%
The catalog identifies the figure as Avalokitesvara/Guanyin, a Buddhist sacred figure.
Source & rights
anonymous. Guanyin. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.