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Statuette of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva
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Statuette of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva
CHINA; Qing dynasty (1644–1911); Porcelain; Seattle Art Museum, Washington, USA
Created during the Qing dynasty, this statuette of Avalokitesvara portrays the Bodhisattva with plaited hair that has ribbons hanging down to the waist. The figure has downcast eyes, a long nose, large ears, and a narrow mouth. A robe covers both shoulders and flows down the slim body in thick folds, while a necklace adorns the bare chest. The hands are hidden in the sleeves. Avalokitesvara kneels sideways on a rock and twists to the front. The long robe falls down over the rock. On the right of the Bodhisattva there is a small table with three scrolls of sutra on it. |
