Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)

The image shows a bronze statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin). The statue depicts a female figure with a serene facial expression and gold-painted skin, wearing a crown and a long robe. The figure has one hand raised in a gesture and holds an object in the other hand. The figure has a long, flowing robe with folds carved into it. The statue stands on a base with a wide, flat bottom and a series of small feet. Behind the main figure is an arched window with a smaller figure inside. The entire statue is surrounded by an ornate frame with intricate carvings of flowers and other designs. The frame tapers to a point at the top, with a small finial. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Medium:: Leaded brass with pigment, lost-wax cast
Culture:: Tibet
Dimensions:: 468 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original

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Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)

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