Guanyin (Avalokitesvara)

Guanyin (Avalokitesvara)

Liao dynasty (907–1125), 11th century · China

Gilt copper alloy

Art Institute of Chicago · Medieval (500–1500) · CC0 · Lucy Maud Buckingham Collection

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