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Avalokiteshvara

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The bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara is here depicted as the Savior from Perils. The scenes along the sides of the scroll show perils as described in the Lotus Sutra. The Good and Bad Boys stand below the lotus throne holding scrolls. The larger figures in the bottom register represent the deceased parents of the donor who, a soldier by profession, kneels to the right of his father in smaller size.

Avalokiteshvara, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, China — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Avalokiteshvara

Period: Five Dynasties (907–960)

Date: 910

Culture: China

Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk

Dimensions: Image: 33 15/16 x 21 5/16 in. (86.2 x 54.1 cm)
Overall with mounting: 41 1/8 x 27 5/8 in. (104.5 x 70.1 cm)

Classification: Paintings

Credit Line: On loan from the British Museum

Accession Number: PI.146

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