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Standing Avalokiteshvara

Unknown artist, 12th century

The sculpture represents Avalokiteshvara, the Buddhist Bodhisattva of compassion who has a wide cult following in Asia. It comes from eastern India, an important centre of Buddhist thought and monasticism in the late medieval period.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Standing Avalokiteshvara, 12th century

Date supported

2001

Medium and material

Stone

Dimensions

83 cm high

Grant

5000

Total cost

16000

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