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Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 7 of 7), Ming dynasty. Creator: Anon
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Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 7 of 7), Ming dynasty. Creator: Anon
Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 7 of 7), Ming dynasty
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Avalokiteshvara Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva Bosatsu Buddhist Buddhists Cloth Dais Gold Leaf Guan Yin Guanyin Hanging Scroll Ink On Silk Kannon Kuan Yin Material Ming Ming Dynasty Padmapani Platform Scroll Typical
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This exquisite Ming dynasty hanging scroll depicts Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin or Kuan Yin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion in East Asian Buddhism. The deity is shown in a compassionate posture, with eleven heads and a thousand arms, each holding various objects to represent the granting of wishes and relief from suffering. The central figure is surrounded by attendants, including the bodhisattva Padmapani, who holds a lotus flower and a scripture. The artwork is executed in ink on silk, with intricate gold leaf and color detailing. The deity's robes are decorated with elaborate patterns, and the background is adorned with a gold dais and a floral design. The scroll is typical of the Ming dynasty's artistic style, which emphasized the use of rich colors and intricate decorative elements. Avalokiteshvara is a beloved deity in Chinese Buddhism, and this artwork would have been a cherished possession for a devout family or temple. It is now a valuable heritage artifact, preserved and exhibited in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the United States, where it can be appreciated by visitors from around the world. The scroll is a testament to the enduring influence of Buddhist culture in Asia and beyond, and a reminder of the importance of compassion and empathy in our lives.
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