Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva (Guanyin), from a set of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva and Flying Celestials

China, c. 951–953

These paintings were once part of a much larger composition—now dispersed among several collections in the United States—that originally formed the wall of a temple in north-central China, possibly Cishengsi in far… · description from the collection

Collection data

Artist: China ¹
Date: c. 951–953 ¹
Medium: Colors on plaster ¹
Original: 2,796 × 3,872 px ¹
License: Public domain (Minneapolis Institute of Art)
Credit: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Gift of C.T. Loo, Inc.

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This is a photograph of a group of children standing in front of a wooden church building. The children are dressed in a mix of light and dark colored clothing. The background includes the church, trees, and a white…

This is a photograph of a corridor with barred doors and rough, unfinished floors. The image shows a series of cells or holding areas along a narrow passageway constructed with brick walls and wooden beams.

The image shows intricate lines and shapes creating elaborate arches and architectural structures. The drawing has a swirling and overlapping design that suggests chaotic motion within a grand structure.

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