Pensive Avalokiteshvara

Statuette depicting Bodhisattva, legs half-uncrossed, holding symbolic implement in right hand and left hand raised to cheek

Pensive Avalokiteshvara

Location
Swat
Date
7th century
Material
brass
Dimensions
height 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
Collection

Palace Museum; g187473

Photo Credit
image courtesy Palace Museum

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