Where Is Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) Standing before Flaming

Q: Where can I see this sculpture?

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

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to Eastern or Western Wei dynasty, c. mid–5th century (rededicated 594). It's made from gilt copper alloy.

This Asian sculpture, dating to Eastern or Western Wei dynasty, c. mid–5th century (rededicated 594). Made from gilt copper alloy, it measures 16.5 × 4.7 × 3.7 cm (6 1/2 × 1 7/8 × 1 1/2 in.).

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

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

It dates to Eastern or Western Wei dynasty, c. mid–5th century (rededicated 594). It's made from gilt copper alloy.

mid–5th century (rededicated 594). Made from gilt copper alloy, it measures 16.5 × 4.7 × 3.7 cm (6 1/2 × 1 7/8 × 1 1/2 in.).

Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) Standing before Flaming Aureole and Holding a Water Bottle

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