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Eleven-Headed and Six-Armed Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) Standing on a Lotus — China

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Written by: Erik MorganContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 213336
China

Eleven-Headed and Six-Armed Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) Standing on a Lotus

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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Artist / MakerChina
DateTang dynasty (618–907), c. 9th century
Culture / OriginChina
MediumGilt copper alloy
Dimensions9.3 × 3.5 × 2.5 cm (3 3/4 × 1 3/8 × 1 in.)
DepartmentArts of Asia
TypeMetalwork
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