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

Eastern or Western Wei dynasty, c. mid–5th century… · China

Gilt copper alloy

Art Institute of Chicago · Medieval (500–1500) · CC0 · James W. and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection

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