Standing Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)

China

Tang dynasty (618–907)

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This figure can be identified as Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara by his iconic attribute, the water flask in his left hand and the willow branch in his right hand. The date on the pedestal is to be read when clearer images are available.

Standing Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), Gilt bronze, China

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Standing Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), Gilt bronze, China
Standing Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), Gilt bronze, China
Standing Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), Gilt bronze, China
Standing Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), Gilt bronze, China
Standing Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), Gilt bronze, China

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