Sculpture
Sculpture
7th century- 8th century (made)
7th century- 8th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The schist figure is headless. It represents Avalokitesvara with right hand raised in and the left hand holding a lotus flower. He wears a dhoti which hangs in folds and a robe which is draped over both arms. A necklace hangs down on his chest.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | Sculpture (Generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Schist-Dark Brownish |
| Brief description | Figure of a Bodhisattva, schist, 7th-8th century AD, NW India. |
| Physical description | The schist figure is headless. It represents Avalokitesvara with right hand raised in |
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| Credit line | Given by M. Longworth Dames. |
| Production | N.W.India |
| Subject depicted | |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.243-1960 |
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| Record created | May 9, 2002 |
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