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Guanyin

anoniem581 - 618

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Two Statuettes of Guanyin.
In the course of Buddhism’s gradual dissemination throughout Asia, the iconography of its idols evolved under regional influences. For instance, the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara from India is known as Guanyin in China. A bodhisattva is an enlightened being who helps others
with selfless compassion. Avalokiteshvara and Guanyin can be recognized by the lotus, either held in the hand or depicted in the halo behind the head.

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  • Title: Guanyin
  • Creator: anoniem
  • Date Created: 581 - 618
  • Physical Dimensions: brons
  • Subject Keywords: Guanyin
  • Rights: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
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