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

Q: Where can I see Seated 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 late 1100s–1200s. It's made from wood with polychromy and gilding. Dimensions: Overall: 138 cm (54 5/16 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from wood with polychromy and gilding. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

This Chinese work, dating to late 1100s–1200s. Made from wood with polychromy and gilding, it measures Overall: 138 cm (54 5/16 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 late 1100s–1200s. It's made from wood with polychromy and gilding. Dimensions: Overall: 138 cm (54 5/16 in.).

It's made from wood with polychromy and gilding. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

Seated Guanyin

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