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Kuan-yin Seated on the Isle of Potalaka
Kuan-yin Seated on the Isle of Potalaka

Kuan-yin Seated on the Isle of Potalaka

CultureChinese
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MediumGilt bronze with gilt and pigment traces
DimensionsOverall: 9 1/4 × 5 3/4 inches (23.5 × 14.61 cm)
Credit LineGift of Frederick W. and Grace R. Kaler
Object numberF82-29/8
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