Medieval · Art Institute of Chicago · 28109
Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara)
China, Dali kingdom (c. 937–1253), 12th century
Art Institute of Chicago · Gift of Guy H. Mitchell · Public domain
- Artist
- China
- Date
- Dali kingdom (c. 937–1253), 12th century
- Medium
- Gilt copper
- Dimensions
- 34 × 6.4 × 5.6 cm (13 3/8 × 2 1/2 × 2 1/4 in.)
- Era
- Medieval
Why it matters
Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), dated Dali kingdom (c. 937–1253), 12th century, is catalogued by Art Institute of Chicago as a work in Gilt copper. The museum attributes the work to China. The recorded dimensions are 34 × 6.4 × 5.6 cm (13 3/8 × 2 1/2 × 2 1/4 in.). This factual page is generated from the museum catalogue and links directly to its source record.