Beige stone sculpture depicting seated Bodhisattva resting cheek on right hand and right elbow on right knee

Avalokiteshvara seated in the Maharajajila posture

Location
China

Date
ca. 10th–13th century

Material
limestone

Dimensions
height approx. 39 3/8 in. (100 cm)

Collection
Musée des Arts Asiatiques-Guimet, Paris, EO2444

Photo Credit
photograph by Michel Urtado; © RMN-Grand Palais / Art Resource, NY

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