Carved Chinese Figure of Kuan-Yin Goddess of Compassion
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
DateQing Dynasty, 18th century
Object NameFigure
Mediumrock crystal
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Height11.3: 0
Base: Width: 6 cm
Base: Width: 6 cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS024052
About MeCarved Chinese rock crystal figure of Kuan-Yin goddess of compassion and mercy. Kuan-Yin is depicted standing, holding a bottle in her hands, which are clasped to her chest.
Hardstone carving is a form of decorative art that has been a part of Chinese culture for over 3,000 years. This is largely due to many of the precious and semi-precious stones used, such as jade, turquoise, malachite, quartz and agate, occurring naturally in certain territories of China.
These different types of stones feature a wide variety of properties that Chinese artists were able to exploit, incorporating the natural coloration and textural qualities of the stones into their designs.
Qing Dynasty, possibly 19th century
Possibly 19th century
Qing Dynasty, possibly 19th century
Qing Dynasty, possibly 19th century
James Cromar Watt
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty Qianlong/Jiaqing Period, 1736 - 1820
James Cromar Watt
19th Century
Jugyoku
Meiji Period, 1868 - 1912
