New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Bodhisattva Akasagarbha (Xukongzang) Seated on a High Stand with Openwork Mandorla

Artist Unknown

CultureChinese | Five Dynasties Period | Tang

Date10th century A.D.

MediumBronze

DimensionsOverall: 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)

Credit LineMuseum purchase, Membership Fund

Object number44.11.2

Collections

Asian Art

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 107

DescriptionGuan Yin is seated on a lotus blossom which rests on an elaborate tiered hexagonal pedestal. Left leg pendant, right resting before her, right hand on knee. Left hand raised in blessing (abhaya mudra). Elaborate jewelry and sashes about figure. Pierced and cusped halo rises from behind. Three pieces attached together. Small irregular holes in figure's left chest and on right thigh.