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Avalokiteshvara as Guide of Souls, early 10th century. The figure of the Buddha Amitabha in the head-dress of this figure identifies him as the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. He is leading the soul of a female devotee to the halls of paradise, depicted by the three top bands each with tiny buildings. (OA, 1919.1-1.046).
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART181218
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
1945px × 3072px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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10th century CE
Afterlife, Religion
Avalokiteshvara, Bodhisattva
Banner, Flag
Dunhuang, Gansu Province, China
Five dynasties (907-960 CE)
Painting, Medium
Silk
Soul
Tang Dynasty (618-906 CE)