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Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin, standing on a base with a ruler for scale at the bottom. The figure has an elaborate headdress and ornate clothing with intricate designs. The right arm is bent at the elbow and rests on the right hip. The left arm hangs straight down. The statue appears to be made of stone or metal and has a serene expression on its face.

Artwork details

Medium:
Limestone
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
437 × 625 px
Museum record:
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