The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara

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The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara

Sri Lanka, 8th-9th century
Sculpture
Copper alloy
7 1/16 x 2 1/8 x 1 3/8 in. (17.9 x 5.4 x 3.5 cm)
Indian Art Special Purpose fund (M.83.107)
Not currently on public view

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