Image title: Avalokiteshvara (19th century)

This decorative sculpture depicts Avalokiteshvara, from the 19th century.

Avalokiteshvara (अवलोकितेश्वर) can also be spelled as Avalokiteśvara, Avalokitesvara, Avalokiteshvar, Avalokitesvar, Avalokiteshwar, Avalokiteshwor, Avalokiteswor, Avalokiteswar, etc.

Gallery information:

This photo is from the collection of various artworks from Nepal, including the wood work found at Kumari Ghar, a special home/temple for the dwelling of Kumari at Basantapur.—The National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Museum) houses a variety of sculptures, carvings, statues, paintings and other objects grouped according to the major religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism.