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Avalokiteshvara, The Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze statue of Avalokiteshvara, The Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion, standing on a flat surface. The statue depicts a figure with a serene facial expression. The figure has a tall, pointed headdress. The figure wears a long robe with folds and creases visible, and multiple necklaces. The figure has four hands; the top right hand holds a long, curved object. The top left and bottom right hands hold objects that are not clearly defined. The bottom left hand rests on the palm of the other bottom hand. The background is a plain beige color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 9th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Sri Lanka
Dimensions
269 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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