Boddhisatva of Infinite Mercy, choosing to stay among suffering beings, relieving their misery. Associated with the Amitabha aspect of Buddha, and wears a small figure of Amitabha wound into his hair.

Avalokiteshvara Head, 12th century

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Title
Avalokiteshvara Head
Role
Artist
Dimension
H.15-1/2 x W.9 in., on base
Accession Number
50.46.221
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Boddhisatva of Infinite Mercy, choosing to stay among suffering beings, relieving their misery. Associated with the Amitabha aspect of Buddha, and wears a small figure of Amitabha wound into his hair.