Bodhisattva
Bodhisattva
Bodhisattva
Bodhisattva

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A wooden figurine representing either Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy) or more probably Wenshu (Manjusri – Lord of Wisdom) riding cross-legged (extremely relaxed padmasena or odd lalitesena) on a lion, led by an attendant. Painted in red, blue, white and yellow.

Manchester Art Gallery

Manchester

Title

Bodhisattva

Date

c.1850–1900

Medium

pistacia chinensis (bunge) wood, gesso & paint

Measurements

H 117 x W 51 x D 40 cm

Accession number

1935.175

Acquisition method

gift from Mr G. F. Williams

Work type

Sculpture

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