Puxian (Samantabhadra, Bodhisattva of Universal Benevolence)
Unknown Artist
late 17th century
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