Seated Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Infinite Compassion
Golden statue of a person sitting cross-legged on a lotus-shaped base. The person's right leg is crossed over their left leg. The right hand is in front of their chest with the palm facing inwards. The left hand rests on their left knee. The person has long earlobes with large earrings. A beaded necklace is around their neck. A tall, ornate hairpiece is on top of their head. A staff with ornate decorations is held in their left hand, positioned behind their right shoulder. The background fades from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 17th century
- Medium
- Gilt copper alloy
- Culture
- Tibet or Mongolia
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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