Figure of Standing Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara
7th century
Maker Unknown
Asian Art
This figure likely represents Gwaneum, as Avalokiteshvara is known in Korea, but it has neither the Buddha in its crown nor the water bottle that often identifies the Bodhisattva. This representation emphasizes Gwaneum’s physical beauty, with the curves and flutters of multiple scarves and ribbons expressing the grace, energy, and ease of the Bodhisattva’s character.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- (not assigned)
- Formatted Medium
- Gilt bronze
- Period
- Three Kingdoms Period
- Dimensions
- height: 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) mount (m1 with object): 8 1/4 × 3 × 2 in. (21 × 7.6 × 5.1 cm)
- Departments
- Asian Art
- Accession Number
- L2018.6.17
- Credit Line
- Lent by the Carroll Family Collection
- Exhibitions
- Arts of Buddhism
- Museum Location
- This item is not on view
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