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Standing Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The green statue depicts Standing Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion, with four arms. The figure has a serene face and a tall, cylindrical headdress adorned with rows of circles. Long, dangling earlobes are visible on either side of the face. The figure has a bare chest, and the nipples are visible. The figure wears a cloth wrapped around the waist, with a sash tied in front and a short, curved flap covering each thigh. Two of the arms are missing, while the other two appear to be bent at the elbow. The figure stands on a white rectangular base, with beige supports under the legs. The background is dark gray.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–early 9th century
Medium:
Bronze inlaid with obsidian(?)
Culture:
Northeast Thailand
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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