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Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The statue depicts Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin, a Buddhist deity. The statue shows a figure with a serene expression and closed eyes. The figure has long hair adorned with a crown. The figure wears a flowing robe with intricate designs and multiple necklaces. The right hand is raised in a gesture, while the left hand holds a lotus flower. The figure stands on a lotus-shaped base atop a square pedestal with ornate carvings. The background features a gradient transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The overall color of the statue is a light brown or gold. The statue casts a shadow to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
late 6th–early 7th century
Medium
Limestone with traces of pigment
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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