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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