Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin) Seated in a Pose of Royal Ease
SculptureChinese12th century

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin) Seated in a Pose of Royal Ease

12th century

Classification
Sculpture
Medium
Wood with traces of polychromy
Culture
Chinese
Period
Northern Song (960-1127) to Jin (1115-1234) period
Century
12th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 124 cm (48 13/16 in.)

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