Guanyin (Avalokitesvara): Famous Sculpture

Q: Where can I see Guanyin (Avalokitesvara)?

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 Liao dynasty (907–1125), 11th century. It's made from gilt copper alloy.

This Asian sculpture, dating to Liao dynasty (907–1125), 11th century. Made from gilt copper alloy, it measures 34.4 × 9.8 × 8.7 cm (13 1/2 × 3 7/8 × 3 3/8 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 Liao dynasty (907–1125), 11th century. It's made from gilt copper alloy.

Made from gilt copper alloy, it measures 34.4 × 9.8 × 8.7 cm (13 1/2 × 3 7/8 × 3 3/8 in.). It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Guanyin (Avalokitesvara)

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