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A BLACKSTONE STELE OF
AVALOKITESHVARA
Bihar, Pala period, 9th/10th century
Joined by two diminutive figures below his lotus
throne, the bodhisattva smiles benevolently, his
hand in the gesture of wish-granting, a lotus in
bloom by his left shoulder, and Amitabha seated
in his headress.
20 in. (50.8 cm) high
$10,000 - 15,000
比哈爾邦 帕拉時期 九／十世紀 黑石觀音碑
The stele compares stylistically to a stele of Surya
held in the Gaya Museum, Bihar. See the condition
report for images.
Provenance
Collection of Brij Mohan, Calgary, before 1960
Private American Collection since 2008

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