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Gain access to this incredible resource through either a monthly or a yearly subscription and search the entire collection from your desktop, compare multiple images side by side and zoom into the minute details of the images. Visit www.davidrumsey.com/amica for more information on the collection, click on the link below the revolving thumbnail to the right, or email us at amica@luna-img.com . Creator Nationality: Asian; Indian Sub-Continent; Nepalese Creator Name-CRT: Nepalese Title: Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara View: Full View Creation Start Date: 700 Creation End Date: 899 Creation Date: Licchavi period, 8th-9th century Creation Place: Nepal Object Type: Sculpture Materials and Techniques: Gilt copper alloy Dimensions: H. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm) AMICA Contributor: Asia Society Owner Location: New York, New York, USA ID Number: 1992.003 Credit Line: Asia Society: Estate of Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller Rights: http://www.asiasociety.org Context: Nepali art was created by artists of Newari descent, and for this reason exhibits a certain conservatism and consistency. Yet because of Nepal's critical location--linking north and east India with other nations of the Himalayas such as Tibet--there are also mutual influences between Nepali art and that of other styles found throughout the Himalayan region. The simple yet naturalistic treatment of the garments and jewelry in this representation of Avalokiteshvara is characteristic of early Nepali sculpture. Identified by a small seated image of the Buddha Amitabha in his crown, Avalokiteshvara is standing with his left hand in the gesture of charity (varadamudra). He wears a long skirtlike garment, a sash tied around his hips, earrings, a necklace, and bracelets. The long cord that runs from his left shoulder and across his right thigh represents a sacred thread and symbolizes Avalokiteshvara's high social and religious status. The smooth torso, broad shoulders, long legs, and relaxed posture reflect the impact of the Gupta style--which prevailed in north India from the 4th through 6th centuries--on the art of Nepal. Nepali traditions, however, are seen in Avalokiteshvara's broad face, full cheekbones, and elegant features. Different from the facial features of Indian bodhisattvas, which are small and full, those of this bodhisattva are larger and thinner: the elegant curves of the eyebrows and eyes and the long thin line of the nose are distinctively Nepali. Related Document Description: Asia Society. Handbook of the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection. New York: Asia Society, [1981], p. 111. Related Document Description: Huntington, John C. 'Three Essays on Himalayan Metal Images.' Apollo (November 1983), p. 420. AMICA ID: ASIA.1992.003 AMICA Library Year: 1998 Media Metadata Rights: Copyright, Asia Society AMICA PUBLIC RIGHTS: a) Access to the materials is granted for personal and non-commercial use. b) A full educational license for non-commercial use is available from Cartography Associates at www.davidrumsey.com/amica/institution_subscribe.html c) Licensed users may continue their examination of additional materials provided by Cartography Associates, and d) commercial rights are available from the rights holder. Home
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