Avalokiteshvara (Bodhisattva & Buddhist Deity) – Shristhikantha

Avalokiteshvara (Bodhisattva & Buddhist Deity) – Shristhikantha

Shristhikantha, Rakta Avalokiteshvara (The Red All-seeing Lord) commissioned in 1842 by Shakya Bhikshu Bhavanisinha together with his family of Kunche in the locality of Noghal (Kathmandu).

Notes about the Central Figure
Classification: Deity
Appearance: Peaceful
Gender: Male

Details

  • Title : Avalokiteshvara (Bodhisattva & Buddhist Deity) - Shristhikantha
  • Year : 1800 - 1899
  • Classification : Painting
  • Medium : Ground Mineral Pigment on Cotton
  • Dimension : 72.39 x 54.61 cm (28.50 x 21.50 in)
  • Accession No : P1995.39.2
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
  • Culture : Buddhism
  • Collection : The Rubin Museum of Art
  • Publication : Selection of Works - Painting (RMA)