Full length statue of Kwannon - the Bodhisattva of compassion standing on a lotus, left hand extended, right holding a vase. A copy of a Korean 7th century sculpture, at a temple near Nara.
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Title of artwork, date
Replica of the Statue of Kwannon, 1931–1932
Date supported
1932
Medium and material
Camphor wood
Dimensions
297 cm
Grant
100
Total cost
600
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