Seated Bodhisattva Lokeshvara
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Object Label
This image of Lokeshvara (another name for Avalokiteshvara) shows him sitting in a non-meditative posture, leaning back on one hand, with one foot hanging off the front of his throne. This kind of relaxed pose presents both the peace of mind that comes from enlightenment and the accessibility of the Bodhisattva. In most traditions, a Buddha would not be depicted in this pose.
Caption
Seated Bodhisattva Lokeshvara, 10th century. Bronze, 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 3 in. (14 x 10.8 x 7.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shields, 72.55. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Collection
Collection
Title
Seated Bodhisattva Lokeshvara
Date
10th century
Dynasty
Pala
Period
Pala Period
Geography
Place made: Kurkihar, Bihar, India
Medium
Bronze
Classification
Dimensions
5 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 3 in. (14 x 10.8 x 7.6 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds given by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shields
Accession Number
72.55
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