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Avalokiteshvara
Avalokiteshvara
Avalokiteshvara

Avalokiteshvara

Artist Lama Gyurme Rabgyes
DateDecember 30, 2013
Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumStone, paint, ink
Dimensions5 7/8 × 3 15/16 × 2 3/4 in. (15 × 10 × 7 cm)
ClassificationsCeremonial use
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of Lama Gyurme Rabgyes, A.2014.19.1
Object numberA.2014.19.1
DescriptionMulti-mineral stone with image of Avalokiteshvara bodhisattva painted onto white surface of the stone in black ink. Image is accompanied by the mantra, "Om Mani Padme Hum." On the reverse of the stone, a written blessing is painted as well as the date and artist's signature.

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