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Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin) with 11 heads
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Title
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin) with 11 heads
十一头观世音菩萨
Creator
unknown
Work Type
sculpture
Date
703 C.E.
Period
Tang
Cultural Context
Chinese
Buddhism
Material
limestone
Technique
carving
Measurements
(cm) 108.8 height, 31.7 width, 15.3 depth
Capture Date
2002-03-19
File Format
image
Descriptions and Subjects
Work Description
High relief carving of Guanyin of Eleven Heads standing on a lotus pedestal set within a recessed niche, which is decorated with two flying celestial beings, or apsaras. In relief within a recess. Color, gray, with gray-brown patina. Limestone.
高浮雕十一面观音立于莲花座上,壁龛内饰有两位飞天。 凹处内有浮雕。 颜色,灰色,带有灰棕色铜绿。 石灰石。
Image Description
overall view
整体视图
Subjects
bodhisattvas
Rights and Identifier
Work Acquisition
National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Freer Collection, Gift of Charles Lang Freer, F1909.98
Image Rights
in copright
Image Source
National Museum of Asian Art
Work ID
F1909.98
Image ID
NMA-F1909-98
Location
Original Location
Guangzhai Temple, Qibaotai Pagoda
Shaanxi
China
Current Location
National Museum of Asian Art
Collection
Guangzhai Temple Qibaotai Pagoda
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