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

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
Object number2010.9
DescriptionPainted, lifesize. Bhrikuti, the female companion of the White Avalokiteshvara, Lord of Compassion.
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On view
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