Guanyin

Zhou Xun

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

This ink rubbing preserves an image of a stone carving based on a painting. According to the inscription, the original painting was made by an artist named Zhou Xun; the stone carvers and the donor are also identified. Borne aloft by clouds, draped in flowing robes and ornate jewels, and crowned by an elaborate headdress, merciful Guanyin rides to rescue the faithful.

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