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3. Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara China Ming Dynasty (XIV-XVII) Wood with remains of gold and red pigment H: 25 cm |
Seated in dhyanasana posture on a lotus base , Avalokitesvara is wearing a necklace and a six -tiered crown carved with a image of Amitabha in the centre (attribute of Avalokitesvara, the embodiement of compassion). The soft round face has a serene and contemplative expression. This wood figure was carved out of single block of wood. It was originally painted and some gold and red pigment remain both on the body and on the lotus base. |