Padmapani Lokeshvara in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, September 2010

Avalokiteshvara or Padmapani

Date: 7th century

Culture: Pakistan (Swat Valley) or Kashmir

Medium: Brass with silver and copper inlay

Dimensions: H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)

Classification: Metalwork

Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick and Fletcher Funds, 1974

Accession Number: 1974.273

Description:

The Bodhisattva Padmapani is a lotus-bearing divinity that is a form of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion. The small Buddha in his hair is Amitabha, the Buddha of the Western Paradise. The antelope skin over his left a rm indicates the ascetic nature of this bodhisattva, who sits in the relaxed posture of royal ease (rajaliliasana).

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