Item: Avalokiteshvara (Bodhisattva & Buddhist Deity) - (Unidentified)
| Origin Location | Northern India |
|---|---|
| Date Range | 700 - 799 |
| Lineages | Buddhist |
| Material | Metal |
| Collection | Private |
Alternate Names: Lokeshvara Avalokita Lokanata Lokanatha Mahakarunika
Classification: Deity
Appearance: Peaceful
Gender: Male
Avalokiteshvara/Hayagriva.
The figure has three human faces and a horse head placed on top of the central face. With four hands the first right is in the gesture of generosity. The first left holds the stem of a flower blossom. The second right holds what appears to be a vajra scepter. The second left holds a water pot. Atop a double lotus seat, the right leg is drawn up and the left is pendant.
Jeff Watt 12-2020
Iconography: Deities That Are No Longer Popular (Iconic)
Buddhist Deity: Avalokiteshvara/Hayagriva