Bodhisattva Guanyin (Skt.: Avalokiteshvara) in the attitude of meditation (Skt.: dhyana-mudra)
| Accession Nr.: | 88.7.1 |
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| Type: | bronze, lead, gold and silver; religious or cult object; statuette |
| Date of production: |
17th century
Ming dynasty |
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| Materials: | bronze |
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| Techniques: | engraved; with traces of gilding |
| Dimensions: | height: 24 cm talp: 15.8 cm |
Seated in vajrāsana holding a bowl. Flowing robes and richly jewelled. The proportions of the body are characteristic. On the front of the high diadem three jewels (S.: triratna) can be seen.