1919,0101,0.25

Description

Scope and content : Ch. 0091. Large silk painting representing Avalokiteśvara (Kuan-yin), standing, without attendants, but with two small donors low on R. side. Border lost, and whole of painting below knees of fig.; remainder intact though colouring much faded. Fig. stands facing spectator, head erect but eyes downcast; weight thrown on R. hip and body aslant to L. shoulder in characteristic ‘Indian’ pose. R. hand in vitarka-mudrā at breast with willow spray between finger and thumb; L. by side holding flask and twining spray of pink lotus which rises beside head. Dhyāni-buddha on front of tiara, which is simple circlet orn. with flaming jewels, light spray of leaves behind Dhyāni-buddha, and long tassels at ears.