White-Robed Guanyin

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The ivory white porcelain of the Dehua kilns of Fujian was well-suited to representing Guanyin, especially in her white‑robed form, and the kiln produced countless sculptures of the bodhisattva to meet the public’s insatiable demand. This is a particularly grand example, befitting a wealthy residence.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.

Metropolitan Museum of Art