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Figure of Avalokiteshvara seated in padmasana on lotus plinth. Right hand in varadamudra and left hand in vitarkamudra. Lotus stems held in each hand. Body adorned with beads and 5-pointed crown has image of seated Amitaba Buddha in center.

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Seated Guanyin 青銅觀音坐像

Artist Chinese Artist

DateMing Dynasty (1368-1644), 15th-16th century

Place of originChina

MediumBronze

Dimensions13 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (34.9 x 24.1 x 14 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. David A. Cofrin

Object number2003.8.1

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ASIAN

Visual DescriptionFigure of Avalokiteshvara seated in padmasana on lotus plinth. Right hand in varadamudra and left hand in vitarkamudra. Lotus stems held in each hand. Body adorned with beads and 5-pointed crown has image of seated Amitaba Buddha in center.

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