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Probably Avalokitésvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of CompassionMiddle Tang dynasty, about 700-800

Not on view
Stone sculpture of a headless standing robed figure with flowing drapery, beaded cord across chest, and lotus pedestal base; traces of blue-green and ochre pigment on surface
Stone sculpture of a headless standing Buddhist figure in layered robes with carved drapery folds, one hand raised to chest, standing on a lotus base; weathered surface with traces of pigment.

Unknown, Probably Avalokitésvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Middle Tang dynasty, about 700-800, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Probably Avalokitésvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion
Place Made
China, Henan Province, Longmen Buddhist cave chapels
Date Made
Middle Tang dynasty, about 700-800
Medium
Carved limestone
Dimensions
Height: 23 in. (58.42 cm)
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Fund
Accession Number
M.57.13.1
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art