Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, a bronze sculpture with a predominantly brown patina and hints of green and red. The figure sits cross-legged on a lotus base. The bodhisattva wears a crown adorned with multiple tiers and figurines; the crown sits atop an elaborate headdress. Curved tendrils extend from the headdress. The figure's face is serene, with eyes closed. The bodhisattva's attire includes a beaded necklace and a decorative chest plate. The right hand rests on the knee; the left hand grasps a curved object. A beaded bracelet adorns the right wrist. The figure's upper body leans slightly forward. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.