Where Is Eleven-Headed Bodhisattva of Compassion

Q: Where can I see this sculpture?

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to around 1000. It's made from gilt bronze with silver and copper inlay. Dimensions: Overall: 39.4 x 14 x 7.6 cm (15 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 3 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from gilt bronze with silver and copper inlay. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

This Asian work, dating to around 1000. Made from gilt bronze with silver and copper inlay, it measures Overall: 39.4 x 14 x 7.6 cm (15 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 3 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Indian and Southeast Asian Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to around 1000. It's made from gilt bronze with silver and copper inlay. Dimensions: Overall: 39.4 x 14 x 7.6 cm (15 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 3 in.).

It's made from gilt bronze with silver and copper inlay. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

Eleven-Headed Bodhisattva of Compassion (Avalokiteshvara)

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Also at Cleveland Museum of Art

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