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Bodhisattva Guanyin

觀音菩薩

900s

China, Liao dynasty

(916-1125)
Medium
gilt bronze
Measurements
Overall: 43.8 cm (17 1/4 in.); Diameter of base: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund 1976.14
Public Domain
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Location
241C Chinese Buddhist Sculptures
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The Liao rulers were devout Buddhists who commissioned substantial religious projects.

Description

In Buddhism, a bodhisattva is a being who, just before reaching enlightenment, turns back to assist others to reach enlightenment first. This bodhisattva holds his hand palm forward, in a gesture that tells followers not to fear. In his other hand he carries a bottle that holds the elixir of immortality.

Bodhisattva Guanyin

900s

China, Liao dynasty (916-1125)

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