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White-Robed Guanyin Who Sends Sons

Chinese

Artwork Details

White-Robed Guanyin Who Sends Sons
20th century
Chinese
woodblock print on paper
17 5/16 x 15 5/16 in. (44.0 x 38.9 cm);18 3/16 in x 16 1/4 in (46.2 cm x 41.2 cm);17 5/16 in x 15 5/16 in (44 cm x 38.9 cm)
Gift of Willard A. and Marybelle B. Hanna
1989/2.144

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Subject Matter:

The female Buddha, Guanyin, is also known as the goddess of compassion. The Guanyin is known for being dressed in a white robe while holding a baby son. The Chinese characters above translate to "white robed Guanyin giving sons." During the feudal era, people believed that worshipping the Buddha would fulfill their wishes. Superstitious people worshipped the Guanyin to become pregnant and prayed for a baby boy. 

Physical Description:

A woman figure is seated on a lotus flower and cradling a baby. She is dressed in a robe and wears a head scarf with the Chinese word "buddha" on it. They are surrounded by nature. 

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