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Standing Guanyin ("Goddess of Mercy") Devotional Sculpture, 19th century

This is a devotional sculpture. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is rock crystal; wood. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Fernanda Munn Kellogg. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Fernanda Munn Kellogg.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (a): 29 x 11 x 5.4 cm (11 7/16 x 4 5/16 x 2 1/8 in.) H x W x D (b): 5 x 10.2 x 6.6 cm (1 15/16 x 4 x 2 5/8 in.)

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Standing Guanyin ("Goddess of Mercy") Devotional Sculpture, 19th century; rock crystal; wood; H x W x D (a): 29 x 11 x 5.4 cm (11 7/16 x 4 5/16 x 2 1/8 in.) H x W x D (b): 5 x 10.2 x 6.6 cm (1 15/16 x 4 x 2 5/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Fernanda Munn Kellogg; 1981-58-3-a,b

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