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

Avalokitesvara

Artist Unknown

CultureNepalese

Date15th-16th century

MediumGilt bronze

DimensionsOverall: 13 in. (33 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.307

Collections

Asian Art

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 107

DescriptionBronze gilt metalwork figure in the form of Avalokitesvara. Figure has eight arms, six holding various attribures: left-trident, lotus small vase and small rectangular object; right - noose and rosary, with two hands in MUDRAS, one VARADA one ABHAYA. Wears crown like headdress with "wings" on each side, has large circular earrings, jewelled necklace, and armbands. Cascading skirt falls to bare feet. Semi precious stones inset into jewelling and crown. Gilt rubbed.

Label TextAvalokitesvara, 15th to 16th century Nepal Gilt bronze, 13 in. Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.307