PLATE XXVII
Avalokiteśvara
The Bodhisattva ("Buddha To Be") Avalokiteśvara bears the expression of calm and benevolence, which is in conformity with his love for mankind. In his left hand he bears a lotus, and his right hand is held in the position which conventionally expresses favour to suppliants. From a Nepālese jewelled figure of copper gilt in the collection of Dr. Ananda K. Coomaraswamy. After Coomaraswamy, Viśvakarma, Plate XI.
