Artwork preview

Standing Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bronze statue depicts a standing figure with a serene facial expression. The figure has a tall, pointed headdress on its head. The figure wears a long-sleeved top and a long skirt. The top has a diagonal sash across the chest. The figure's right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand at the side. The left arm is bent at the elbow with the hand palm down. The figure stands barefoot. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
late 8th–early 9th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Indonesia (Sumatra)
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette