The Zhiguan Museum Vajrapani (?) and The Life and Work of The Tenth Karmapa Choying Dorje

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Figure 9: Avalokiteśvara, Chöying Dorjé (1604-1674), Tibet, 17th century
Cast brass with cold gold
Height: 7 in. (18 cm)
Private Collection

Inscription: spyan ras gzigs kyi sku rgyal dbang chos dbyings rdo rje'i phyag bzo.
"Icon of Avalokiteśvara made by Gyalwang ("King of the Victorious Ones") Chöying Dorjé."

(Alsop 2012, Fig. 8.49)

Detail 1: Inscription