Avalokiteshvara seated in the Maharajajila posture

Beige stone sculpture depicting seated Bodhisattva resting cheek on right hand and right elbow on right knee

Avalokiteshvara seated in the Maharajajila posture

Location
China
Date
ca. 10th–13th century
Material
limestone
Dimensions
height approx. 39 3/8 in. (100 cm)
Collection

Musée des Arts Asiatiques-Guimet, Paris, EO2444

Photo Credit
photograph by Michel Urtado; © RMN-Grand Palais / Art Resource, NY

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