Buddhist Deities and Statues

A collection of brass and wood sculptures representing figures like Avalokiteshvara and Tara, highlighted by their intricate craftsmanship and historical significance.

Buddha of Grahi, a masterpiece of 12th century Srivijaya art, donated by the Governor of Grahi, from Chaya District, National Museum, Bangkok, Thailan...

Four-Armed Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Seated in Lotus Position (Padmasana) 701 CE-900 CE Pakistan. Brass inlaid with silver and copper alloy .

Vajrasattva, anonymous, 1700 - 1800 Vajrasattva, seated on a double lottery thrug. Nepal wood (plant material). gilding (material) gilding Vajrasattva, seated on a double lottery thrug. Nepal wood (plant material). gilding (material) gilding

Buddha. Buddha sat at an increase (partly degraded) (in Paryanka) The right hand rests on the right leg and the fingers point down (bhumisparsamudra). On base.

Seated Tara 15th-16th century Tibet. Seated Tara 37667

Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) Holding Lotus-Form Cup 1301-1400 China. Gilt copper alloy .

Goddess (Devi). Indonesia, Central Java, 9th-early 10th century, with later reworkings. Sculpture. Gold

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Standing Vishnu. Culture: India (Tamil Nadu). Dimensions: H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); W. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm). Date: 9th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

'Buddha Maravijaya (Buddha Calling the Earth to Witness)'. Siam (now Thailand). Art of U-Thong, 18th - 19th century. Dimensions: h. 19 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg.

Buddha of Grahi, a masterpiece of 12th century Srivijaya art, donated by the Governor of Grahi, from Chaya District, National Museum, Bangkok, Thailan...

Seated bodhisattva (left attendant of a triad) ca. mid-17th century Korea This elegant figure represents a bodhisattvaa compassionate, enlightened being who has chosen to remain on earth to help mortals attain enlightenment. This statue was originally one of two attendant bodhisattvas that flanked a Shakyamuni or Amitabha Buddha. The tall, ornate crown, oblong face, and drapery with cascading folds indicate that the statue was likely produced by an esteemed school of Buddhist monksculptors led by Ingyun (active 1615-63) for a temple in the South Jeolla Province, an important Buddhist power base at the time.. Seated bodhisattva (left attendant of a triad) 72485

Seated Buddha, before 1424. Thailand, Ayutthaya, Wat Ratchaburana, 14th century. Gold with resin core; overall: 10.6 cm (4 3/16 in.).

Seated Buddha, anonymous, 900 - 1000 Gilded bronze Buddha statue; Hand in BhumisParsha Mudra (gesture from calling the earth to witness). Under the influence of N-O-India. Bonel bronze (metal). gilding (material) gilding Gilded bronze Buddha statue; Hand in BhumisParsha Mudra (gesture from calling the earth to witness). Under the influence of N-O-India. Bonel bronze (metal). gilding (material) gilding

Kongō-hō Bosatsu (Vajrasattva) 11th century Japan. Kongō-hō Bosatsu (Vajrasattva) 42588

Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion. Culture: Nepal (Kathmandu Valley). Dimensions: H. 12 in. (30.5 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); D. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); Wt. 5 lbs (2.3 kg). Date: 10th century.The embodiment of Buddhist compassion grants boons to devotees with his extended hand. He wears a spectacular tripartite diadem, jewelry, and a low-slung sash with fluted folds that extend to the ground. Stylistically, this image represents a continuation of conventions developed in the late Lichhavi era (8th-9th century). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Figure of Guanyin, anonymous, 1050 - 1200 Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), seated on a lotus throne in Lalita-asana (attitude of relaxation and tranquility); In the left hand a wish jewel and an amitabha in the headdress. China bronze (metal). gilding (material) gilding Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), seated on a lotus throne in Lalita-asana (attitude of relaxation and tranquility); In the left hand a wish jewel and an amitabha in the headdress. China bronze (metal). gilding (material) gilding

'Buddha Maravijaya (Buddha Calling the Earth to Witness)'. Siam (now Thailand).Lanna art (Extreme North area), Second half of the 16th - 17th century. Dimensions: h. 25,5 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg.

Buddha subduing Mara, 15th century, 24 3/4 in. (62.87 cm), Bronze, enamel, Thailand or Laos, Chieng San style, This sculpture captures the moment of the Buddhas enlightenment: the defeat of Mara, lord of the realm of desire and cause of human suffering. In a gesture called bhumisparsamudra, his right hand gently calls the earth to witness the momentous occasion. Thai sculptors often forgo the narrative details of the event; instead, they economically convey its essence. The Buddhas downcast eyes indicate deep meditation, a 'lion-like' body resists the armies of temptation, and the face, now free from suffering, radiates bliss. Likely created in central Thailand, the sculpture demonstrates how Thai artists frequently fused regional tastes. Its lotus-cushion throne and broad shoulders reflect developments in the northern Thai kingdom of Lan Na (1200-1700), while the oval head, U-incised chin, heart-shaped hairline, and tubular limbs reflect developments in the southern Sukothai Kingdom

Standing Buddha. Korea, Unified Silla Kingdom (676-935), late 7th-8th century. Sculpture. Cast bronze with gilding

Buddha from Silver Tower, Angkor, National Museum, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Vairochana, the Transcendent Buddha of the Center 9th-early 10th century Pakistan (possibly Gilgit region) Vairochana is the presiding deity in the group of the five Transcendent Buddhas of Esoteric Buddhism. Lions are his traditional mounts... Vairochana, the Transcendent Buddha of the Center. Pakistan (possibly Gilgit region). 9th-early 10th century. Bronze with silver inlay. Sculpture

Buddha Seated on the Coils of a Naga first quarter of the 12th century Cambodia. Buddha Seated on the Coils of a Naga 39105

Buddha image. Standing Buddha, right hand in Abhaya, left hand in Waradamudra.

Buddha Calling the Earth to Witness (Bhumisparshamudra) 701 CE-1000 India, eastern. Bronze .

. In his left hand Maitreya is holding a flask with the elixir of life, his regular attribute. His right hand is making a gesture that appears only in art from Kashmir and Gandhara. Its meaning has yet to be determined. The bodhisattva is seated on a lotus throne. The lower part has been broken off and therefore lacks its base with lotus leaves curving down.

. Brahma, the figure has been proposed and provided with four heads in a sitting position. Two arms of the four have been demolished.

Seated bodhisattva 10th century China. Seated bodhisattva 61782

Buddha, Thailand, 18th century, lacquer, Anthropology National Museum, Madrid, Spain.

Amitajus; 1770 (1701-00-00-1800-00-00);gift (provenance), Himalayan (culture), sino-Tibetan (style), art of Tibetan Buddhism, Himalayan art

Buddha. Culture: India (Kashmir region). Dimensions: H. 3 7/8 x W. 2 1/2 x D. 1 3/8 in. (9.8 x 6.4 x 3.5 cm). Date: 7th-8th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Buddha Triumphing over Mara (Maravijaya) 1701-1900 Thailand. Gold .

Vaishravana as Kubera (Dou Wen Tian) 19th century Mongolia or China. Vaishravana as Kubera (Dou Wen Tian) 73199

Vajrasattva, 1100s-1200s. Cambodia, style of Angkor Thom, 12th-13th century. Bronze; overall: 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.).

Lotus-Enthroned Buddha Akshobhya, the Transcendent Buddha. Culture: Bangladesh (probably Comilla District). Dimensions: H. 7 15/16 in. (20.2 cm); W. 5 1/4 in. (13.4 cm). Date: 8th-early 9th century.Akshobhya is one of the five Transcendent Buddhas of Esoteric Buddhism. Elephants are his traditional mount. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. India, Bihar, Kurkihar, circa 900. Sculpture. Copper alloy

Buddha Shakyamuni. India, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, 11th century. Sculpture. Granulite

The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. Indonesia, Central Java, circa 800-850. Sculpture. Copper alloy

Seated Buddha dated 1411 China The Buddha is shown preaching with one finger of his right hand extended to call the earth to witness. A removable panel in the back reveals a cavity that contained a group of silks representing the five vital organs, together with seeds, symbolic objects, and prayers. One of these prayers includes a date corresponding to May 9, 1411, when the sculpture was dedicated.. Seated Buddha 61686

King Songtsen Gampo (Reigned 634-650)

Bodhisattva. China, Song dynasty, 960-1127. Sculpture. Carved limestone

Karttikeya, the God of War 6th-7th century Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) Here, the god of war is in his youthful manifestation, with a dagger secured at his waist. He holds a javelin and rooster, the latter associated with speed and aggression. The tail feathers of his peacock are visible behind his feet. The handsome, young god has a Shiva-like chignon and large elliptical earplugs in the Indian manner of the sixth-century Gupta period.. Karttikeya, the God of War 38182

Amoghapasha Lokeshvara. Thailand, 13th century. Sculpture. Copper alloy with traces of gilding

Nyoirin Kannon, the Bodhisattva of Compassion with the Wish-granting Jewel, 13th - early 14th century, Unknown Japanese, 9 1/4 × 6 × 4 1/2 in. (23.5 × 15.24 × 11.43 cm), Bronze, Japan, 13th-14th century, The distinctive seated pose identifies this figure as Nyoirin Kannon, a wish-fulfilling form of the deity Kannon. One right hand holds a wish-granting jewel near his chest, while another holds a string of prayer beads. Lost to time are a bronze lotus blossom that would have been held in the left hand near his chest and a wheel (symbolizing the Buddhas teachings) on the tip of his upraised finger. A fifth hand rests on his cheek while the sixth is flat on the ground, bracing him against the earth. To accurately depict this complex deity, the sculptor would have referred to iconographic drawings like those displayed here.

Figurine of Amitayus. unknown, sculptor

Standing Shiva (). Culture: Cambodia (Angkor, Siem Reap Province). Dimensions: H. 51 1/2 in. (130.8 cm); W. 14 in. (35.6 cm); D. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm). Date: 11th century.This figure is the most intact metal image surviving from Angkor. It belongs to a small group of metal sculptures of Hindu deities associated with royal cult practices that was discovered in Khmer territories in Cambodia and northeastern Thailand. Although it defies ready identification -- the gesturing hands neither conform to a standard iconographic mudra nor hold key attributes -- the figure may portray Shiva in anthropomorphic form, an unusual representation in Khmer art. It is possible that the sculpture served a dual purpose, representing primarily a cult icon for worship in a royal sanctuary and also acting as an ancestor image of a deceased ruler. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Seated Amitayus. Culture: Mongolia. Dimensions: H. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); D. 2 in. (5.1 cm). Date: 17th-18th century.The Buddha Amitayus holds a pot that contains the elixir of life; he is credited with providing devotees with health and longevity. Exemplifying the high artistic traditions of Zanabazar, Amitayus' face reflects his perfect state of meditation. The gilding of this delicately rendered image is especially effective in conveying the light that radiates from Amitayus' body as an expression of his enlightenment. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Standing Four-Armed Shiva. Culture: Indonesia. Dimensions: H. 11 in. (27.9 cm); W. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm). Date: 8th-9th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

'Buddha Maravijaya (Buddha Calling the Earth to Witness)'. Siam (now Thailand).Lanna art (Extreme North area), Late 15th - early 16th century. Dimensions: h. 52 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg.

Vishnu. Culture: South India (Tamil Nadu). Dimensions: H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); D. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm). Date: first half of the 9th century.The Pallavas, centered at their imperial capital of Kanchipuram, were the most powerful clan to rule southern India from the third century until their defeat by the Cholas in 897. This image of Vishnu displaying the symbols of his authority as a divine monarch likely belongs to their last phase of stability, during the reigns of the kings Dantivarman and Nandivarman. Notably, icons of this scale mark the beginnings of the tradition of processional icons in south Indian worship. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Maitreya (Sanskrit), Metteyya (Pāli), Maithree (Sinhala), or Jampa (Tibetan) is a bodhisattva who in the Buddhist tradition is to appear on Earth, achieve complete enlightenment, and teach the pure dharma. According to scriptures, Maitreya will be a successor of the historic Śakyamuni Buddha. The prophecy of the arrival of Maitreya references a time when the Dharma will have been forgotten on Jambudvipa. It is found in the canonical literature of all Buddhist sects (Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana), and is accepted by most Buddhists as a statement about an event that will take place when the Dharma will have been forgotten on Earth.

Vajrabhairava 15th century Tibet Vajrabhairava is one of the wrathful deities that preside over the great tantras (ritual texts) of the highest yoga as supreme protectors of the Buddhist faith.. Vajrabhairava 38476

Shakyamuni Buddha Calling the Earth to Witness, 18th century, 28 x 21 x 14 1/2 in. (71.12 x 53.34 x 36.83 cm), Bronze, Myanmar (Burma), Konbaung dynasty (1752-1885), Holding his left hand palm up in his lap and extending his right hand to touch the ground before him, this Burmese image of the historical buddha, Shakyamuni, makes a gesture known as bhumisparsha-mudra, or 'calling the earth to witness.' It is a depiction of the moment immediately after his enlightenment. While meditating, the Buddha was bombarded by an army of demons sent by Mara, but he was able to overcome these distractions and achieve enlightenment. Mara tried to claim the Buddhas enlightenment as his own, with the demon hoards as his witnesses, but the Buddha, reaching out his right hand to touch the ground before him, called upon the earth itself to bear witness to this achievement. Depictions of this moment in the Buddhas life are particularly common in Southeast Asia, including Myanmar and Thailand, whereas the

Head of Buddha Shakyamuni. Thailand, circa 15th century. Sculpture. Copper alloy

The Bonpo Deity Kunzang Akor. Central Tibet, 16th century. Sculpture. Gilt brass inlaid with turquoise and coral

'Standing Buddha. Votive sculpture'. Siam (now Thailand). Bangkok art, 19th century. Dimensions: h. 9 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg.

The Bodhisattva Maitreya. India, Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir region, 5th century. Sculpture. Copper alloy

Guard of heaven and a defense of faith; XVIII/19th century (1791-00-00-1810-00-00);

Crowned Buddha. Thailand, Lopburi, circa 1250-1300. Sculpture. Copper alloy

Seated Shakyamuni 9th century India (Jammu & Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir). Seated Shakyamuni 39192

. This head probably comes from one of the 504 Buddha statues placed on and around the great Buddhist monument of Borobudur. All these figures represent the Buddha seated, with his eyes cast down. The raised spot between the eyebrows, the urna, and the protuberance on the head, the ushnisha, signify the Buddhas holiness.

Figure of Guanyin, anonymous, c. 600 - c. 800 Standing figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, in his left hand a jug with Water Water, in his right a fly brush. China bronze (metal) gilding Standing figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, in his left hand a jug with Water Water, in his right a fly brush. China bronze (metal) gilding

Seated bodhisattva of Maitreya. Maitreya will appear on Earth in the future, achieve complete enlightenment, and teach the pure dharma. Dated 10th Century

Yuthok Yönten Gonpo (1127-1203) or Tangtong Gyalpo (1385-1464)

Bodhisattva. Golden bronze. Paris, Cernuschi museum. 51557-5 BODHISATTVA, BRONZE DORE, STATUETTE

Lamp Bearer, Presumed Portrait of Lady Bharamayi Dated by inscription 1761 Nepal The female donor is named in the inscription as Bharamayi, who had this image made by her own volition.” She is described as bearing three lamps to honor her family deity, who is not named. This portrait as lamp bearer was likely intended as an offering to the deity worshipped in the family shrine. There is no immediate way of discerning if her deity was Brahmanical or Buddhist.. Lamp Bearer, Presumed Portrait of Lady Bharamayi. Nepal. Dated by inscription 1761. Gilt-copper alloy. Sculpture

Avalokiteshvara Padmapani 7th century Pakistan (Swat Valley) Bodhisattva as the lotus-bearer Padmapani was a favored form of Avalokiteshvara, the embodiment of Buddhist compassion. His identifiers are the lotus (padma) held in his left hand, and the small figure of the Buddha Amitabha atop his head. In this early representation, he sits in royal ease, with one leg pendant and a hand poised as if gesturing contemplation. The antelope skin over his shoulder is a reminder of his ascetic nature, akin to Shiva. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #7927. Avalokiteshvara Padmapani, Part 1 Play or pause #7927. Avalokiteshvara Padmapani, Part 2 Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Avalokiteshvara Padmapani 39346

The Pala Empire, one of the major middle kingdoms of India, existed from 750-1174 CE. It was ruled by a Buddhist dynasty from Bengal in the eastern region of the Indian subcontinent, all the rulers bearing names ending with the suffix Pala (Modern Bengali: pal), which means protector. The Palas were often described by opponents as the Lords of Gauda. The Palas were followers of the Mahayana and Tantric schools of Buddhism. Gopala was the first ruler from the dynasty. He came to power in 750 in Gaur by a democratic election. This event is recognized as one of the first democratic elections in South Asia. He reigned from 750-770 and consolidated his position by extending his control over all of Bengal. The Buddhist dynasty lasted for four centuries (750-1120 CE) and ushered in a period of stability and prosperity in Bengal. They created many temples and works of art as well as supporting the Universities of Nalanda and Vikramashila. Somapura Mahavihara built by Dharmapala is the grea

Buddhist Monk, Thailand, Era of Ratanakosin. XIX century, Bronze with laquer

Fragment of a Buddha image, Anonymous, 1500 - 1700 Boeddha-Torso. Thailand bronze (metal) Boeddha-Torso. Thailand bronze (metal)

Seated bodhisattva late 13th-early 14th century China This elegant bodhisattva wears a particularly elaborate array of fine beaded chains and pendants on his chest and skirt. The object is part of a series of large Buddhist porcelain sculptures bejeweled with applied ropes of pearl beading, which relates them to a popular trend of decoration in the early fourteenth century.. Seated bodhisattva 42488

Head of Buddha ca. 1500 China. Head of Buddha 49523

The Hindu Goddess Parvati. India, Tamil Nadu, 11th century. Sculpture. Copper alloy

Shaivite Saint. Culture: India (Tamil Nadu, Madurai region). Dimensions: H. 22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm). Date: 11th century.Cults of saints are prominent in South Indian Hinduism. Saints who follow Shiva are called nayanars, and those of Vishnu, alvars. In India, people of great spiritual depth were often worshiped; and gradually cults--or whole religions--developed around them. The indentity of this saint is unclear. His hands are raised to his chest in anjalimudra (the gesture of adoration). He has no other distinguishing attributes except his matted hair, which marks him as a devotee of Shiva. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Zen meditation Buddha figure in the lotus seat on a black background

Standing Bodhisattva with Human-Figure Necklace 199 CE-300 CE Gandhara. Phyllite .

Seated Bodhisattva Vajrapani 9th century Indonesia (Java). Seated Bodhisattva Vajrapani 39037

Seated Buddha ca. 12th century Sri Lanka. Seated Buddha 39174

The Buddhist Goddess Vasudhara. Nepal, circa late 12th - early 13th century. Sculpture. Copper alloy with traces of gilding; inlaid with gemstones and glass

Stele with Eight Great Events from the Life of the Buddha 10th century India, Bihar, possibly from Nalanda Most significant is the central Buddha touching the earth at the moment of his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree at Bodhgaya, indicated by the branches above his head. Surrounding him are scenes of his life, each one associated with a north Indian pilgrimage center. From lower left, the Buddha is miraculously born out of Mayas side as she grasps a branch of a sala tree in the Lumbini gardens. Next is the Buddhas first sermon at Sarnath, and above that the Buddha is subduing the rampaging elephant Nalagiri. In the lowest register at right, a monkey offers honey to the Buddha, which ultimately led to his rebirth as a human, allowing him to reach enlightenment. Next the Buddha is performing miracles, though he is shown simply as a teaching Buddha, and above that the Buddhas descent from Trayastrimsas heaven has been simplified to a standing Buddha. At the very top is the Buddhas

Buddha Shakyamuni. Thailand, 8th-9th century. Sculpture. Copper alloy

Buddha Triumphing over Mara (Maravijaya) 1501-1600 Tibet. Gilt bronze .

Bodhisattva 8th-9th century China. Bodhisattva 61670

Ganesha. Culture: India (Tamil Nadu). Dimensions: H. 25 1/2 in (64.8 cm). Date: 12th century.The potbellied, elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha, son of Shiva and Parvati, is venerated throughout India. He is believed to bestow success and abundance through his removal of obstacles. Before any important task is begun, an offering is made to Ganesha. His origins are probably tribal, and his elephant head may derive from masks used in rites of passage. Here, his upper left hand holds a lasso; the upper right, a battle-ax; the lower left, a sweet; and the lower right, one of his own tusks, which he broke off in a fit of anger and hurled at the moon. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

'Votive Plaque with a Representation of Standing Buddha'. Siam (now Thailand).Late Ayutthaya -early Bangkok, 18th - early of the 19th century. Dimensions: 10x5 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg.

The Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. Pakistan or India, Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir region, 7th century. Sculpture. Potstone

Buddhas Akjamuni; 19th century (1701-00-00-1900-00-00);

Buddha Shakyamuni. Burma (Myanmar), 18th-19th century. Sculpture. Wood with lacquer, inlaid glass, and gilding

Vajrasattva. Culture: India (Jammu and Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir). Dimensions: H. 6 5/8 in. (16.9 cm); W. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); D. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm). Date: 8th century.The Esoteric Buddhist deity Vajrasattva holds a stylized thunderbolt and a bell and sits in royal ease on a stylized mountain, with his pendant foot supported by a lotus bloom. Two snake deities, a naga and nagini, emerge from the mountain's waters and raise their hands in veneration of Vajrasattva's transcendent wisdom. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Seated Vishvakarman, the Divine Architect ca. late 12th-early 13th century Cambodia. Seated Vishvakarman, the Divine Architect 39131

Well Executed sandal wood Figures of Lord Buddha Copyright: xPxMistry/DinodiaxPhotox

Statue of White Tara on a white background

Vishnu Vanquishing the Demons Madhu and Kaitabha. India, Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir region, circa 800. Sculpture. Phyllite

Bodhisattva, AD late 100s. Pakistan, Gandhara, Kushan period (c. 80-375). Schist; overall: 132.4 cm (52 1/8 in.).

Head of a Buddha, anonymous, 800 - 850 Fragment (head) of a Buddha. Borobudur andesite Fragment (head) of a Buddha. Borobudur andesite

'Standing Buddha'. Siam (now Thailand).Art of Isan, Khon Ken region , 19th century. Dimensions: h. 37,5 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg.

Lord Buddha in brass on red background Copyright: xBhagwandasxRupani/DinodiaxPhotox

Chinese statuette of the Bodhisattva Kuan-yin, 12th century. Artist: Unknown

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