Highlights
Seated Eleven-Headed Avalokitesvara
- Nationality/Period
Joseon Dynasty
- Materials
Metal - Copper Alloy
- Category
religion - Buddhism - adoration - image of Buddha
- Dimensions
H. 52.5cm
- Accession Number
Deoksu 898
This Seated Eleven-headed Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva features a smaller seated Buddha statue resting upon its head. Avalokitesvara symbolizes benevolence and can be changed into many different forms, including Eleven-headed Avalokitesvara, Thousand-handed Avalokitesvara, and Water Moon Avalokitesvara.