

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)
The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin) is a gold statue of a standing figure. The figure has a serene face with a slight smile and is adorned with a tall, ornate headdress. A smaller figure is visible at the top of the headdress. The figure wears a long robe that reaches down to their ankles and is barefoot. They have a necklace around their neck and bracelets on their wrists. Their right hand is raised to their chest, while their left hand rests by their side. The figure stands on a round base with a lotus design. The background of the image fades from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 12th century
- Medium:
- Gilt arsenical bronze; lost-wax cast
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 469 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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