China, Five dynasties (907-960) - Song dynasty (960-1279) / 900–1100
Water and Moon (Potala) Guanyin
The Cleveland Museum of Art catalogs Water and Moon (Potala) Guanyin as sculpture (China, Five dynasties (907-960) - Song dynasty (960-1279) · 900–1100).
The deity wears a short-sleeved garment draped over his finely striated hair and shoulders.
A CLOSER LOOK
The museum identifies this sculpture as gilt bronze.
The museum's collection notes: The Water and Moon Guanyin is seated in the posture called "royal ease." His right leg is drawn up with folded knee; the left leg flexed. One hand rests on the upraised knee; the other extends downward to support weight on the palm. With gilding, the image assumes the splendor of divine dignity.
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The Cleveland Museum of ArtWater and Moon (Potala) GuanyinOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.