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Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara statue depicts a human figure with a serene expression. The figure has long hair styled in a high bun on top of the head, with the sides of the hair falling down to the shoulders. The face is characterized by a subtle smile and half-closed eyes. The statue has short sleeves and a long, straight skirt. The material appears to be a light-colored stone or metal with a smooth texture. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork details

Date:
second half of the 7th century
Medium:
Sandstone
Culture:
Southern Thailand
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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