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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