Bodhisattva Lokeshvara

Description The bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara is generally called Lokeshvara ("lord of the world") in Nepal. The Buddha of the Western Paradise, usually depicted seated in Avalokiteshvara's headdress, is here shown standing.

Provenance John and Berthe Ford, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown].

Credit Promised gift of John and Berthe Ford