White-Robed Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) in "Thrice-Bent" Pose (Tribhanga), Holding a Vase with Nectar of Immortality (Amrta)

White-Robed Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) in "Thrice-Bent" Pose (Tribhanga), Holding a Vase with Nectar of Immortality (Amrta)

Sui dynasty (589–618), early 7th century · China

Gilt copper alloy

Art Institute of Chicago · Medieval (500–1500) · CC0 · Gift of Guy H. Mitchell

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