Bodhisattava (M.C. 920)

Dating in century: 15th-16th century type(s) of object(s): beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, metal, metal arts, sculpture, china name(s): religious object, statuette materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 31. 1cm length: 11. 5cm width: 10cm description: statuette of a bodhisattva, probably guanyin 觀音. The hexagonal base bears motifs from ancient bronzes as well as sea monsters. Historical commentary: inventoried following the 2000 survey mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: cernuschi, henri date of acquisition: 1896 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 920. Object Type: sculpture. Genre: religious object. Unknown date Place of creation: Ming dynasty. Dimensions: height: 31.1 cm (12.2 in) ; width: 10 cm (3.9 in). Medium: bronze. Collection: Musée Cernuschi.