Guanyin

China, 512, bronze, gold

Guanyin is a bodhisattva, a Buddhist deity who obtained enlightenment. He stands on a lotus-shaped pedestal, the sides of which bear inscriptions marking the statue's date. The parallel folds in the drapery shows the influence of figurines stemming from India.

  • Artwork typefigure, sculpture, Avalokitesvara
  • Object numberAK-RAK-1989-2
  • Dimensionsheight 17.7 cm x width 7.5 cm x depth 4.5 cm