Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The statue depicts Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin. The statue is made of a material that appears to be bronze or wood and has a brownish-gold color. The figure has a serene expression with a subtle smile and half-closed eyes. The figure's hair is styled in an elaborate headdress that rises high above the head, with long strands falling down the back. The figure is adorned with a necklace and wears a flowing robe that drapes over the left shoulder and around the waist. The right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand holding an object. The left hand is positioned in front of the body. The figure stands on a lotus flower base. The statue is placed on a white pedestal against a gray gradient background.