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Standing Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The figure is a standing statue of a person with a serene expression. The statue is made of metal, likely bronze, with a weathered appearance featuring patches of green and brown patina. The figure has a tall, rounded hairdo. The figure wears a short skirt and has no shirt. The right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand in front of the chest. The left arm is also bent at the elbow with the hand near the side of the body. The figure stands barefoot on a black rectangular base. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 8th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Plai Bat II Temple, Lahan Sai District, Buriram Province, Thailand
Dimensions
328 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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