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Probably Avalokitésvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy
UnknownSix Dynasties period, middle Northern Wei dynasty, about 470-480
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles, United States
Details
- Title: Probably Avalokitésvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: Six Dynasties period, middle Northern Wei dynasty, about 470-480
- Location: China, Shanxi Province, Yungang Buddhist Cave Chapels
- Physical Dimensions: 59 x 23 x 13 1/2 in. (149.86 x 58.42 x 34.29 cm)
- Medium: Carved sandstone with traces of paint
- Object Classification: Sculpture
- Full Title: Probably Avalokitésvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy
- Curatorial Area: Chinese Art
- Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Gertrude Trubner and Edgar Worch
- Chronology: 1st - 9th centuries
- Artwork Accession Number: 47.37
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