Nationality
Chinese
Preview
Date of Work
20th century
Medium
Ivory and Wood
Identification #
92-145
Height
4 1/16 in
Width
2 in
Collection/Provenance
Chester Fritz Library
Status
Stored: S01 (Box 4)
Location
UND Art Collections Repository
Additional Information
Small ivory carved figure of Kuan Yin. In the Buddhist religion, the goddess is associated with compassion and is often accompanied by a lotus flower, like the one the figure is sitting on. The base is carved, dark wood.
Condition
Excellent
Rights
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