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Small gilt bronze figure of a standing bodhisattva with tall crown and draped scarves, on a lotus-shaped base, against a plain light background.

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)

A small gilt bronze figure of a standing bodhisattva, slender and frontal, with a tall crown, flowing scarves and a draped lower garment. The figure rests on a lotus-shaped base with a short tang below, and traces of gilding remain across the worn metal surface.

Artist
Unknown
Date
700-750 CE
Medium
Bronze with gilding
Source
Smithsonian (National Museum of Asian Art)
Size
2781 × 4000 px
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Public domain · Smithsonian (National Museum of Asian Art) releases this image under CC0 (latest date 750).
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Smithsonian Open Access)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Asian Art

Español: Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), bronce dorado

Pequeña figura de bronce dorado de un bodhisattva de pie, esbelto y de frente, con una corona alta, bufandas fluidas y una prenda drapeada. La figura descansa sobre una base en forma de loto con una espiga corta debajo, y quedan restos de dorado en la superficie desgastada.

Português: Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), bronze dourado

Pequena figura em bronze dourado de um bodhisattva em pé, esguio e de frente, com coroa alta, faixas fluidas e uma veste drapeada. A figura repousa sobre uma base em forma de lótus, com uma haste curta embaixo, e restos de douramento aparecem na superfície desgastada.