佛像网

尺寸：13 × 9 × 7 in
年代：12世纪
质地：合金铜(Copper alloy, silver inlay, traces of pigment)
风格：西藏
来源：美国鲁宾艺术博物馆
参阅：外部链接
鉴赏：
Avalokiteshvara
Tibet
12th century

Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva who personifies the compassion of all the buddhas, is the most venerated deity in Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Seated in the posture of royal ease, with one leg pendant and one folded, he holds the stem of a lotus bud. The inlaid eyes and tuft of hair between them (urna), subtle smile, exquisite details of the knotted belt, incised lower garment (dhoti), and modeling of the body testify to the mastery of the sculptor, who closely followed Indian conventions. Older sculptures such as this were treasured by Tibetans and were often kept as heirlooms.

著录:
J. Van Alphen, Collection Highlights: Rubin Museum of Art (Rubin Museum of Art, 2014), 248-249.