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Avalokitésvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of CompassionNorthern Song dynasty, 960-1127

On view:
Resnick Pavilion, floor 1
Polychrome wood sculpture of a standing robed figure with cupped hands, wearing a jeweled chest ornament and elaborate crown, on a lotus pedestal base
Polychrome wood sculpture of a standing bodhisattva figure on a lotus base, wearing layered robes in faded red, green, and gold with a jeweled pendant, hands held together at the waist, with a tall crown and serene facial expression; paint worn in areas revealing underlying wood.
Polychrome wood sculpture, upper torso and head of a bodhisattva figure with elaborate crown, mustache, and urna mark on forehead; carved jewelry ornament at chest; traces of red, green, and gilt pigment with areas of paint loss.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Avalokitésvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion
Place Made
China
Date Made
Northern Song dynasty, 960-1127
Medium
Modeled and carved clay on stucco with metal armature and painted lacquer
Dimensions
19 5/16 x 5 1/2 x 4 5/16 in. (48.9 x 13.9 x 10.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Lee
Accession Number
M.90.72.4
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Little, Stephen, and Tushara Bindu Gude. Realms of the Dharma: Buddhist Art across Asia. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2025.