About this work
Avalokiteshvara is one of the most popular and frequently depicted figures in Buddhism. Shown here in the simplest of his many forms, he holds a lotus and extends his right hand in the gesture of gift giving (varada mudra). Avalokiteshvara is the bodhisattva of compassion and the patron bodhisattva of Tibet.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Nepal
Accession Number
AS16-1975
Department
Asian Art
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Physical description
Seated on lotus, silver eyes, holding lotus in each hand, right foot on small lotus base.
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