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Standing Avalokitesvara
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This small gilt-bronze statue represents the Bodhisattva of Compassion (관음보살 in Korean), an enlightened being who helps devotees on their path. It features two prominent attributes: a water sprinkler (<em>kundika</em> in Sanskrit) and a miniature image of Buddha Amitābha in its jeweled crown. Its sweet and gentle smile accentuates this celestial being’s immeasurable compassion for human suffering.
| Artist / Maker | Korea, Unified Silla period (668–935) |
|---|---|
| Date | 700s |
| Culture / Origin | Korea, Unified Silla period (668–935) |
| Medium | Gilt-bronze |
| Dimensions | Overall: 18.5 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm (7 5/16 x 2 9/16 x 1 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Korean Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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