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10th century · Bronze · Asian Art

Such multi-armed, eleven-headed images of Avalokiteshvara were important to both Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhist practitioners. This kind of representation emphasizes Avalokiteshvara's knowledge as well as his ability to take multiple simultaneous actions on behalf of the devotee.

Artist

Unknown

Date

10th century

Medium

Bronze

Culture

Thailand

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Margery and Harry Kahn Philanthropic Fund Gift, 1987