

Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion
A statue of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion. The statue depicts a male figure with a slender build. He has a crown on his head and a large circular ornamental halo behind it. The figure wears a necklace and a cloth wrapped around his waist. His right hand is raised with the palm facing outwards and fingers curled, while his left hand holds a long cloth. The statue has a lotus flower-shaped base and stands on a square black platform. The background is dark gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 10th century
- Medium
- Copper alloy
- Culture
- Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
- Dimensions
- 476 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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