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Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara statue depicts a male figure with a tall, rounded hairdo. He has a serene facial expression. The figure has both arms raised. His forearms are parallel to the ground, and each hand is formed into a fist. He wears a short cloth wrapped around his waist. The figure is barefoot. The entire statue appears to have a textured surface and a predominantly gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
second quarter of the 8th century
Medium
Copper alloy inlaid with silver and glass or obsidian
Culture
Plai Bat II Temple, Lahan Sai District, Buriram Province, Thailand
Dimensions
456 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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