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Head of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin Pusa)

8th Century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

White marble

Culture

Chinese

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Century

8th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 9.2 x W. 6 x D. 6.2 cm (3 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 2 7/16 in.) with base: H. 18 cm (7 1/16 in.)

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