
Boddhisattva Avalokiteshvara
- Location
- Nepal
- Date
- 6th–7th century
- Material
- wood, white gesso, polychrome paint
- Dimensions
- height 29 1/2 in. (75 cm)
- Collection
Pritzker Collection
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