Seated Bodhisattva Lokeshvara, 10th century. Bronze, 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 3 in. (14 x 10.8 x 7.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shields, 72.55. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 72.55_SL1.jpg)
Seated Bodhisattva Lokeshvara, 10th century. Bronze, 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 3 in. (14 x 10.8 x 7.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shields, 72.55. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.72.55_back_bw.jpg)
Seated Bodhisattva Lokeshvara
Asian Art
On View: Asian Galleries, Southwest, 2nd floor
This image of Lokeshvara (another name for Avalokiteshvara) shows him sitting in a non-meditative posture, leaning back on one hand, with one foot hanging off the front of his throne. This kind of relaxed pose presents both the peace of mind that comes from enlightenment and the accessibility of the Bodhisattva. In most traditions, a Buddha would not be depicted in this pose.
MEDIUM
Bronze
DATES
10th century
DYNASTY
Pala
PERIOD
Pala Period
DIMENSIONS
5 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 3 in. (14 x 10.8 x 7.6 cm) (show scale)
COLLECTIONS
Asian Art
ACCESSION NUMBER
72.55
CREDIT LINE
Purchased with funds given by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shields
EXHIBITIONS
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is on view in Asian Galleries, Southwest, 2nd floor
CAPTION
Seated Bodhisattva Lokeshvara, 10th century. Bronze, 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 3 in. (14 x 10.8 x 7.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shields, 72.55. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 72.55_SL1.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, 72.55_SL1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
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