Figure Item Number: Ed5.1405 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Ceramic figure of Kwannon. Figure is feminine representation, standing on blue lotus, holding a red lotus flower in both hands, the flower is resting on one shoulder. She is wearing a white robe and head cover with blue edges and red trim at front, with gold necklace, bracelet, hair ornament, and spot on forehead. White ceramic with transparent and coloured glazes and white enamel dots and ornamentation on robe.
History Of Use
Probably used as an object of worship in a home or temple. Kwannon is a Bodhisatva, a deity of mercy. This deity may take a male or female form. This is a female representation.
Iconographic Meaning
The lotus is an important Buddhist symbol, representing the essence of enlightenment inherent in everyone's soul.
Item History
- Made in Japan before 1930
- Collected between 1911 and 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
- between 1911 and 1930
- Ownership Date
- before October 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during October 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 80