Accession No
TEMP.00621
Description
Cast copper alloy figure of Avalokitesvara
Place
Asia; South Asia; Himalayas; Tibet
Period
Source
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
TEMP.00621; 22
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
49mm x 97mm x 29mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Printed label adhered to the inside of the base reads: '22'
Event Date
Author: ashleigh griffin
Context (Amendments / updates)
This figure was found incorrectly numbered with '1930.1386', which was already allocated to a different object. New temp number assigned to this number and all the relevant fields have been updated.
Event Date 17/9/2018
Author: ashleigh griffin
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy figure of Avalokiteshvara, seated on top of a lotus pedestal, with a scrolled arch around the figure. Seated in the diamond position with the p. right hand held palm facing outwards over the knee and the p. left hand holding onto the stem of a lotus blossom, which is positioned near to the left shoulder. Necklaces and jewels visible around the neck and the head-dress present on top of the head.
Event Date 17/9/2018
Author: ashleigh griffin
FM:281467
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