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Longquan: Shrine with Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva
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Longquan: Shrine with Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva
CHINA, Zhejiang, Lishui; Yuan dynasty (1271–1368); Stoneware; H: 45 cm; Tianjin Museum, China
Made in Longquan, this shrine depicts Avalokitesvara seated in lotus position wearing a robe that covers both shoulders and hangs down over the seat. The Bodhisattva has a crown with an image of Amitabha Buddha in the center and ribbons that hang down to the shoulders.
The upper edge of the shrine is decorated with cloud-like designs; in the center is an image of the sun. On either side of the seat is an attendant making an offering. Beneath the attendants are Bodhisattvas. A relief of two lotus flowers on the end of stalks is depicted in the center of the platform. At the bottom of the platform there is a representation of the sea. |
