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:	China

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.

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