Figure Item Number: Ed5.1400 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Ceramic figure of Kwannon. Figure is feminine representation, kneeling on one knee and holding a scroll in both hands, with hair dressed on top of head, covered by a high headdress. Robes, in several layers, are white with light blue/green edges, enamelled overglaze with white dots and scroll patterns, and with blue, green, red, and hold leaf designs. Figure has red and gold waistband, gold necklace and hair ornament.
History Of Use
Probably used as an object of worship in a home or temple. Kwannon is a bodhisattva, a deity of mercy. This deity may take a male or female form. It is female in this representation.
Cultural Context
worship
Item History
- Made in Japan before 1930
- Collected before 1930
- Owned by James Fyfe-Smith and Mary G. Fyfe-Smith
- Owned by Florence Fyfe-Smith before October 1957
- Received from Florence Fyfe-Smith (Donor) during October 1957
What
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- James Fyfe-Smith, Mary G. Fyfe-Smith and Florence Fyfe-Smith
- Received from
- Florence Fyfe-Smith (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Creation Date
- before 1930
- Collection Date
- before 1930
- Ownership Date
- before October 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during October 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good