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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