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Seated Gwanseum, Bodhisattva of CompassionJoseon dynasty (1392-1910), 15th-early 16th century

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Small gilt bronze sculpture of a seated crowned figure in meditative pose on a double-tiered lotus throne, with green and gold patina
Cast bronze bodhisattva figure seated in vajrasana on a double-lotus base, with traces of gilt; wearing a five-pointed crown, beaded jewelry, and draped robes, hands raised in mudra gestures.
Gilt bronze bodhisattva figure, upper torso and head, wearing an elaborate crown with scrolling foliate decoration; downcast eyes, beaded necklace, and coiled ear ornaments; worn gilded surface with areas of green patina.

Unknown, Seated Gwanseum, Bodhisattva of Compassion, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 15th-early 16th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Purchased with Museum Funds, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Seated Gwanseum, Bodhisattva of Compassion
Place Made
Korea
Date Made
Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 15th-early 16th century
Medium
Cast bronze with gilding
Dimensions
6 1/4 x 4 x 3 in. (15.87 x 10.16 x 7.62 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with Museum Funds
Accession Number
M.2000.15.128
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Korean Art Collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, U.S.A. Daejeon, Republic of Korea: National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, 2012.
  • Little, Stephen, Tushara Bindu Gude, Karina Romero Blanco, Silvia Seligson, Marco Antonio Karam. Las Huellas de Buda. Ciudad de México : Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia, 2018.
  • Little, Stephen, and Tushara Bindu Gude. Realms of the Dharma: Buddhist Art across Asia. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2025.