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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.

Unknown, Avalokitésvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Northern Song dynasty, 960-1127, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Lee, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

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.