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Head of Guanyin (Avalokitesvara)
Head of Guanyin (Avalokitesvara)
Head of Guanyin (Avalokitesvara)

Head of Guanyin (Avalokitesvara)

Artist
Date5th-6th century
MediumSandstone with pigments
DimensionsHeight: 20 1/4 inches (51.4 cm)
Classifications25-Sculpture-Asian (China, Japan, India, etc.)
Credit LineGift of the Honorable Jefferson Patterson
Object number1959.40
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