Nepal

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Seated with Hand in Gesture of Reassurance (Abhayamudra)

INV-4716

Nepal15th/16th century

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Seated with Hand in Gesture of Reassurance (Abhayamudra)

Nepal

Himalayanbronzemetal

Date

15th/16th century

Medium

Gilt bronze with gemstones

Dimensions

17.5 × 10.1 × 7.4 cm (6 7/8 × 4 × 3 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Kate S. Buckingham Fund

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