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Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara of the Lion's Roar, or Simhanada Avalokiteshvara (Shi Hou Guanyin)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The statue depicts a figure wearing a crown and a long robe, sitting on a lion. The figure has long hair and wears a crown with multiple points. The robe is long and flowing with a pattern on the chest. The figure sits on a lion with its mouth open. The lion faces left and has its body curved. The statue appears to be made of wood and has a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
19th–20th century
Medium:
Wood (willow) with traces of pigment, single-woodblock construction
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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