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Standing Avalokiteshvara

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a statue of Standing Avalokiteshvara. The statue depicts a figure with a tall, pointed headdress. The figure has a long-sleeved top with puffy shoulders and a long skirt. The figure has a necklace around the neck and a decorative belt around the waist. The figure's right arm is down by the side with the palm facing the body, and the left arm is bent at the elbow with the hand near the shoulder. The statue appears to be made of dark-colored stone or metal and is on a square base. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
10th–11th century(?)
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Sumatra)
Dimensions
216 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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