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Standing Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bronze sculpture depicts Standing Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin) standing on a lotus flower. The figure has a serene expression. The figure wears a crown and long flowing robes. The right hand is raised in a gesture. The left hand holds a flask. The figure stands in front of a large, pointed leaf-shaped halo with intricate designs. The sculpture rests on a small, square base with four legs. The overall color of the sculpture is a dark bronze.

Artwork Details

Medium
Gilt bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
401 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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