Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 88.39.1
Type: bronze, lead, gold and silver; religious or cult object; statuette
Date of production:
1403–1424
Ming dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: brass
Techniques: gilt
Dimensions: height with base: 27 cm
szobor heighta: 23 cm
diameter (base): 22.7 cm
Seated on a double lotus throne in a delicate, slightly right-curved posture. The left hand is in arguing (S.: vitarka-mudrā) gesture; the right is missing. On the leaves of the throne there is the three jewel (S.: triratna) decoration. The hair is in a high knot; the top ornaments of the crown have probably been broken off. Yongle reign.