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Bhrikuti, the Female Companion of the White Avalokiteshvara, Lord of Compassion
Bhrikuti, the Female Companion of the White Avalokiteshvara, Lord of Compassion

Bhrikuti, the Female Companion of the White Avalokiteshvara, Lord of Compassion

Artist
CultureNepalese
Date14th century
MediumWood with polychrome
Dimensionssculpture: 41 9/16 x 15 3/8 x 9 13/16 in. (105.5 x 39 x 25 cm)
base: 2 15/16 x 10 15/16 x 10 in. (7.5 x 27.8 x 25.4 cm)
Classificationssculpture
Credit LineGift of the Tyche Foundation
Terms
    Object number2010.9
    DescriptionPainted, lifesize. Bhrikuti, the female companion of the White Avalokiteshvara, Lord of Compassion.
    On View
    On view
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