The Bodhisattva Padmapani Lokesvara, 11th century, copper alloy with gilding and semiprecious stones, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, 54.8 cm high (The Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara: Guanyin

The introduction and development of Guanyin as a deity in China is a fascinating example of cultural interaction.

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