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Guanyin & the braided cord
A devotional figure is framed by knots, small beads and a long tassel.
LOOKING CLOSERA form, a story,
A form, a story,
a way of seeing.
Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion, is central to Buddhist devotion and is also venerated in some Daoist communities. The figure crosses religious and cultural settings, so this object is presented within that shared devotional world.
The photograph shows a long braided cord with a figural pendant, smaller decorative elements and a hanging tassel. The cord is an important part of the design, balancing the small figure with texture, colour and movement.
Details to notice
- Look at how the knots and small beads divide the length of the cord.
- The source photograph shows the front and reverse design in inset views.
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