S02 E19 – Unidentified Artist, Chinese (Yuan Dynasty) – Standing Kuan Yin – 1279-1368
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Despite the sculpture’s looming presence, this rare female Bodhisattva’s demeanor is soft and was created during a century when representations of this figure in China became entirely female.
Written by John Seig
Voiced by Dakota Reed
Produced by Sean Ashcraft in cooperation with the David Owsley Museum of Art and the Ball State School of Art.
Music used in this episode:
Seven Tunes Heard in China: III. Little Cabbage
Composed by Bright Sheng
Performed by Yo-Yo Ma
Original air date: May 31, 2018
Unidentified Artist, Chinese (Yuan Dynasty) – Standing Kuan Yin – 1279-1368 – Photo by Steve Talley