Mirror with the Image of Avalokitesvara

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Mirror with the Image of Avalokitesvara is a square, bronze mirror with a weathered and aged appearance. It has a dark green patina along its edges. The surface displays spots and patches of various shades of gray, white, and black. A faint image of a figure can be seen etched into the surface. The figure appears to be Avalokitesvara, a figure with long, flowing hair and a serene expression. The figure is depicted wearing flowing robes and appears to have multiple arms. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The mirror sits on a white surface.