Figure of Standing Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara
Asian Art
On View: Asian Galleries, Southwest, 2nd floor
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.
MEDIUM
Gilt bronze
DATES
7th century
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) (show scale)
COLLECTIONS
Asian Art
ACCESSION NUMBER
L2018.6.17
CREDIT LINE
Lent by the Carroll Family Collection
EXHIBITIONS
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is on view in Asian Galleries, Southwest, 2nd floor
CAPTION
Figure of Standing Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 7th century. Gilt bronze, height: 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm). Lent by the Carroll Family Collection, L2018.6.17 (Photo: , CUR.L2018.6.17.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, CUR.L2018.6.17.jpg., 2018
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