The Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara
Both the year and place of production of this sculpture are known from the inscription on its pedestal. This particular sculpture represents one figure from an original triad. The central figure of this triad is held by the British Museum.
- Cultural property designation
- Important Cultural Property
- Quantity
- Artist
- Period/Century
- Sui dynasty, 585
- Country/Origin
- Hebei Province, China
- Excavation site
- Material
- Marble
- Size
- Inscriptions
- Donor
- Collection reference no.
- TC-376
- Genre
- Asian Sculpture
- Category
On display: Asian Sculpture
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On displayBuddha Seated on a Nāga
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 11
April 21, 2026 (Tue)–
April 18, 2027 (Sun) -
On displayThe Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 1
April 21, 2026 (Tue)–
April 18, 2027 (Sun) -
On displayThe Eleven-Headed Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara in a Niche
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 1
April 21, 2026 (Tue)–
April 18, 2027 (Sun) -
On displayBodhisattva with One Leg Pendent
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
January 1, 2026 (Thu)–
July 5, 2026 (Sun) -
On displayWorship of the Bowl: Cross-Legged Bodhisattvas
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
January 1, 2026 (Thu)–
June 28, 2026 (Sun) -
On displayHead of a Bodhisattva
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
January 1, 2026 (Thu)–
June 28, 2026 (Sun) -
On displayHead of a Buddha
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
January 1, 2026 (Thu)–
June 28, 2026 (Sun)
