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Guanyin
anonymous, c. 1100 - c. 1200, sculpture, AK-MAK-84
The Buddhist deity Guanyin, who rescues people in need, is shown here meditating, seated on a rock. According to legend, he was once discovered in this position, meditating on the moon’s reflection in the water - in Buddhism a symbol of illusion and transience. His pose and facial expression embody…
On display in Asian pavilion, room 2
Heavenly beauty
anonymous, c. 1100 - c. 1200, sculpture, AK-RAK-1975-2
On display in Asian pavilion, room 1
Torso of a goddess
anonymous, 1050 - 1175, sculpture, AK-MAK-221
On display in Asian pavilion, room 1
Somaskanda
anonymous, c. 1100 - c. 1200, figure, AK-RAK-2012-1
On display in Asian pavilion, room 1