http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/904809/resize%3Aformat%3DfullAvalokiteshvara12th–13th centuryBronzeBronze sculpture of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. Figure stands in a swaying posture with one hand extended, palm-forward, in the gesture of wish-granting (Sanskrit: varada mudra). The other hand is raised slightly to hold the stem of a lotus plant; the lotus flower blooms above his shoulder. The Bodhisattva wears elaborate jewelry, including a crown and garland, both of which are now partially void.Sculpture10.0000000000 Centimeter93.5000000000 Centimeter25.0000000000 Centimeterhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/405108/rdf