尺寸：H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); D. 2 in. (5.1 cm)
年代：清代 康熙, dated to 1678
质地：檀木雕漆金 Sandalwood with lacquer and gilding
风格：中原
来源：纽约大都会博物馆
参阅：外部链接
鉴赏：
Like many Buddhist sculptures, this one originally contained, in its hollow interior, a paper dedication inscribed with the patron’s wishes. Though the bodhisattva does not take the outward form of Guanyin the Bringer of Sons, the inscription expresses the patron’s hope for a male heir(求子): “The [Buddhist] believers Kong Xishan and his wife wholeheartedly commission the carving of this golden-bodied Guanyin in order to entreat [Guanyin] to fulfill our wishes that we may live together to old age and have a fine son soon.”

铭文:
On paper, removed from hollow back of figure: “Lived by the city wall of Peking, now removed to Jianfu, Lingxian city. The [Buddhist] believer, pure yellow banner Manzhu, wife of Gongxishan [formerly Miss Chan], dedicated from the heart caused to have carved a golden body Guanyin in hope we may live together to ripe old age and have a fine son; also may extend our lives and high position; with good health and peace from human beings [to horses?] [in the household]. May all shine by your light and receive blessings quietly. Kangxi 17th year 10th moon 1st day [1678/69] (Dec. 14, 1678)”; freely translated by Fong Chow.

来源:
Robert H. Ellsworth American, New York (until 1962; donated to MMA)

展览:
New York. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. “Another World Lies Beyond: Chinese Art and the Divine,” August 24, 2019–January 5, 2020.