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Standing Avalokiteshvara

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a sculpture titled "Standing Avalokiteshvara" by an unknown artist. The sculpture depicts a male figure with a tall, pointed hairstyle. The figure has a long-sleeved garment covering the left shoulder, exposing the right. The figure wears loose-fitting pants with folds and creases, gathered at the waist by a sash. The right arm hangs down with the palm facing outwards and the left arm bent at the elbow. The sculpture appears to be made of metal and stands on a black rectangular base attached to two metal rods. The background is a plain wall with a shadow cast by the sculpture.

Artwork details

Date:
10th–11th century(?)
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Indonesia (Sumatra)
Dimensions:
201 × 624 px
Museum record:
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