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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
Museum record:
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