This large wooden sculpture of the Bodhisattva Guanyin is captivating in its delicacy and elegance. His slim body with its narrow shoulders is enveloped in a flowing robe; his hair is tied up into a tall topknot.
Originally, this Guanyin probably had a metal crown and earrings, now lost – as is the vase he once held in his hands. Traces of gold suggest that the statue was entirely gilded.