1927 Halftone Print Kwan Yin Mercy Goddess Deity Sculpture Tafotse Temple NGM4

This is an original 1927 sepia halftone print of the enormous deity Kwan Yin, goddess of Mercy. This statue was carved from a sandstone cliff, sealed with plaster and painted and guilded. The sculpture rests in the temple of Tafotse near Pinchow, Shensi, China. The figure to the left of Kwan Yin is a giant statue of Buddha. Note the men at the base of the statue, which gives an idea of how truly colossal she really is. Photography courtesy of E. L. Estabrook.

CONDITION

This 84+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects.No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Sepia
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 6.25 x 9.25 inches; 16 x 23 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Reproductive art by Estabrook, E. L. .

Keywords specific to this image: Religion, Religious, Worship, Cultural Handicraft

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