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The South Sea Guanyin was originally seated on a rocky throne to represent the shore of his home in the mythical island of Potala. His right leg is raised, the arm resting on the folded knee in a relaxed position. With an expression of grace, calmness, and compassion, the Guanyin is especially appealing as the "guide of souls" who offers hope for salvation.
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
May 24-27, 1944(Sotheby Parke Bernet Galleries, New York. "Oriental Art: the Entire Stock of the New York Store with Additions from the Chicago Store of Yamanaka & Co., Inc.," Part I. May 24-27, 1944 sale. Lot 782)
after 1944-by 1958Collection of Baron Jean Germain Léon Cassel van Doorn [1882-1952]
after 1952-1983Florence J. Gould [1895-1983], Juan-les Pins, France
June 27, 1984Sotheby Parke Bernet, Monaco. "Porcelaines de Chine et Objets d'art Chinois: Succession de Florence J. Gould." June 27, 1984 sale. Lot 104)
1984(J. E. Eskenazi, Ltd., sold to the Cleveland Museum of Art)
September 28, 1984-presentThe Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
Overall: 138 公分 (54 5/16 英吋)
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