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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 person with their hair styled up and adorned with a headband, wearing a long robe. The person's right hand rests on the neck of a lion-like creature, and their left hand touches the knee of their bent leg. The figure sits on a rectangular base with a lion-like creature facing right. The creature has a long curved tail and a mane on its neck. The statue appears to be made of stone or wood and exhibits a weathered appearance. The figure's facial features are serene, with eyes closed. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th–early 17th century
Medium
Wood (poplar) with pigment; single-woodblock construction
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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