Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara

This figure represents the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, the Buddhist Lord of Compassion. He is seen here in his popular manifestation as Padmapani, the Lotus-holder. Padmapani is a Bodhisattva, an enlightened being who voluntarily postponed passing into nirvana so that he could help others to gain salvation.

Kind

artefact

Date

1300–1399 CE