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Color code: #000000 Color code: #FBF6E1 Color code: #737C84
anonymous, c. 1100 - c. 1200, sculpture, AK-MAK-84
The Buddhist deity Guanyin, who rescues people in need, is shown here meditating, seated on a rock. According to legend, he was once discovered in this position, meditating on the moon’s reflection in the water - in Buddhism a symbol of illusion and transience. His pose and facial expression embody…
On display in Asian pavilion, room 2
anonymous, c. 200 - c. 300, sculpture, AK-MAK-1188
On display in Asian pavilion, room 1