Puxian (Samantabhadra, Bodhisattva of Universal Benevolence)

Unknown Artist

late 17th century

Puxian (Samantabhadra, Bodhisattva of Universal Benevolence) by Unknown Artist

Medium

Porcelain with clear glaze (Dehua ware or "blanc de chine," Fujian Province)

Dimensions

H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); W. at base 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); D. at base 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)

Classification

Ceramics

Culture & Period

China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase by subscription, 1879

Accession Number

79.2.479

Tags

ElephantsBuddhismBodhisattvas

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