Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara): Famous Sculpture

Q: Where can I see Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara)?

It's at the Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois, in Gallery 101A. The AIC is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to Dali kingdom (c. 937–1253), 12th century. It's made from gilt copper.

This Asian sculpture, dating to Dali kingdom (c. 937–1253), 12th century. Made from gilt copper, it measures 34 × 6.4 × 5.6 cm (13 3/8 × 2 1/2 × 2 1/4 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago, displayed in Gallery 101A. The museum's public domain images are available under CC0 for any use.

It's at the Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois, in Gallery 101A. The AIC is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the United States.

It dates to Dali kingdom (c. 937–1253), 12th century. It's made from gilt copper.

937–1253), 12th century. Made from gilt copper, it measures 34 × 6.4 × 5.6 cm (13 3/8 × 2 1/2 × 2 1/4 in.).

Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara)

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