Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara)

Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara)

Dali kingdom (c. 937–1253), 12th century · China

Gilt copper

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

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