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Avalokiteshvara (Bodhisattva of Mercy)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Green statue of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Mercy, sitting cross-legged on a rectangular base. The statue depicts Avalokiteshvara with a serene expression. He wears a crown and a simple dhoti. His right leg is bent with the sole of the foot facing upwards, while the left leg is bent with the foot resting on the base. The left arm rests on the knee, and the right arm hangs down beside the right leg. The statue is made of weathered green metal, likely bronze or copper. The background is gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the center.

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763 × 893 px
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