The bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)
Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 550-618
DynastyNorthern Qi (550–577) or Sui dynasty (581–618)
MaterialsBronze with gilding
DimensionsH. 12 in x W. 4 1/8 in x D. 3 1/4 in, H. 30.5 cm x W. 10.5 cm x D. 8.25 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60S45
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
On viewLocationGallery 16
InscribedThe inscription carelessly scratched on the rear runs:
Jian . . . second year . . . seventh month gengchen tenth day . . Caiqing has made one image as an offering with the prayer that . . may develop bodhi hearts and all together experience the common rebirth.
Subject
- bodhisattva
- lotus
approx. 1600-1700
approx. 1300-1400
Probably 1253 or later
937-1253 or earlier