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Avalokiteshvara as Shadakshari Lokeshvara

early 15th century
Not on view
Woven in a single color, this temple hanging represents Shadakshari Lokeshvara, a four-armed variant of the bodhisattva of compassion (Avalokiteshvara). Parallel to the gilt bronze images made in the imperial workshop of the Ming dynasty, the bodhisattva sits on a tiered throne and is adorned with exquisite jewelry and an elaborate mandorla. The bodhisattva personifies the six-character Sanskrit invocation om mani padme hum (hail to the jewel in the lotus), which is woven at the top of the hanging beneath the seed syllable hrih.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 明永樂　 暗花綾織觀音
  • Title: Avalokiteshvara as Shadakshari Lokeshvara
  • Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
  • Date: early 15th century
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Silk twill damask
  • Dimensions: Overall: 101 x 51 1/2 in. (256.5 x 130.8 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Woven
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Sir Joseph Hotung Gift, 2002
  • Object Number: 2002.271
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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