Where Is Potalaka Guanyin? See It at Cleveland Museum of Art

Q: Where can I see Potalaka Guanyin?

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to 900s. It's made from carved sandalwood with traces of paint. Dimensions: Overall: 15.1 x 9.9 cm (5 15/16 x 3 7/8 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from Carved sandalwood with traces of paint. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

This Chinese work, dating to 900s. Made from carved sandalwood with traces of paint, it measures Overall: 15.1 x 9.9 cm (5 15/16 x 3 7/8 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Chinese Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to 900s. It's made from carved sandalwood with traces of paint. Dimensions: Overall: 15.1 x 9.9 cm (5 15/16 x 3 7/8 in.).

It's made from Carved sandalwood with traces of paint. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

Potalaka Guanyin

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