Chinese carved stone standing figure of Avalokiteshvara with aureole In Northern Wei Dynasty style Stone
Sculptures of this type were often made for personal devotion and served as portable shrines during travels or pilgrimage. On a lotus base the figure of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, of
infinite compassion and mercy, stands in front of a large flame-form aureole or mandorla signifying his god-like qualities and importance within the Buddhist pantheon. The rectangular plinth beneath him is decorated in high relief
with an incense burner between two small confronting lions on the front face, a design element that became commonplace by the end of the 4th century.
Chinese carved stone standing figure of Avalokiteshvara with aureole In Northern Wei Dynasty style Stone
Sculptures of this type were often made for personal devotion and served as portable shrines during travels or pilgrimage. On a lotus base the figure of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, of
infinite compassion and mercy, stands in front of a large flame-form aureole or mandorla signifying his god-like qualities and importance within the Buddhist pantheon. The rectangular plinth beneath him is decorated in high relief
with an incense burner between two small confronting lions on the front face, a design element that became commonplace by the end of the 4th century.