Padmapani Collection (#2)

Guanyin (Avalokitesvara), Liao dynasty (907-1125), 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Guanyin (Avalokitesvara), Liao dynasty (907-1125), 11th century

Standing Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Holding a Lotus Flower, early 9th century. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Swat Valley (modern Pakistan)

Four-Armed Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Seated in Lotus Position (Padmasana), 8th/9th century. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Swat Valley (modern Pakistan)

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 8th / 9th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 8th/9th century. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Swat Valley (modern Pakistan)

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Seated with Hand in Gesture of Reassurance (Abhayamudra), 15th/16th century

Eleven-Headed and Six-Armed Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) Standing... Tang dynasty, c
Eleven-Headed and Six-Armed Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) Standing on a Lotus, Tang dynasty (618-907), c. 9th century

Head of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 9th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 9th century

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 9th / 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 9th/10th century

Bodhisattva Simhanada Lokeshvara, Pala period, about 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Simhanada Lokeshvara, Pala period, about 11th century

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 11th / 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 11th/12th century

White-Robed Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) in "Thrice-Bent"Pose
White-Robed Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) in " Thrice-Bent" Pose (Tribhanga), Holding a Vase with Nectar of Immortality (Amrta), Sui dynasty (589-618), early 7th century

Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), Dali kingdom (c. 937-1253), 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), Dali kingdom (c. 937-1253), 12th century

Head of Guanyin, late Northern Qi / Sui dynasty, late 6th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of Guanyin, late Northern Qi/Sui dynasty, late 6th century

Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) Holding Lotus-Form Cup, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) Holding Lotus-Form Cup, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), 14th century

Seated Guanyin, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), late 17th / 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Seated Guanyin, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), late 17th/18th century

Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) Standing before Flaming Aureole and Holding a Water Bottle, Eastern or Western Wei dynasty, c. mid-5th century (rededicated 594)

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, Angkor period, 12th / 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, Angkor period, 12th/13th century

Eleven-headed Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Juichimen Kannon), Kamakura period, 1185-1333

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Kannon), Heian period, late 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Kannon), Heian period, late 12th century

Statuette: Avalokiteshvara (Kuan yin), Period of Division, 520. Creator: Unknown
Statuette: Avalokiteshvara (Kuan yin), Period of Division, 520

Possibly Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), Period of Division, 561. Creator: Unknown
Possibly Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), Period of Division, 561

Fragment of Guanyin of Eleven Heads, Tang dynasty, 703. Creator: Unknown
Fragment of Guanyin of Eleven Heads, Tang dynasty, 703

Willow-branch Guanyin, Ming dynasty, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Willow-branch Guanyin, Ming dynasty, 17th century. Formerly attributed to He Liu daizhao

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin) with vase and willow twig, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Formerly attributed to Yan Liben

Standing Bodhisattva Guanyin (Sanskrit Avalokiteshvara), Sui dynasty, 581-618

Standing Bodhisattva Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), Early Tang dynasty, 700-750

Figure of Padmapani, Central Java (bronze)
1220095 Figure of Padmapani, Central Java (bronze) by Javanese School, (10th Century); height: 21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Seated in a lotus base wearing a long dhoti)

Srivijaya figure of Padmapani, c. 9th century (gilt bronze)
1220093 Srivijaya figure of Padmapani, c.9th century (gilt bronze) by Javanese School, (9th Century); height: 7.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Standing in Tribhanga on a lotus base)

Pala style Stele with Crowned Buddha, Northeast India, 10th-11th century (phyllite)
3088593 Pala style Stele with Crowned Buddha, Northeast India, 10th-11th century (phyllite) by Indian School; height: 60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A gilt-bronze figure of Padmapani standing in tribhanga
1196762 A gilt-bronze figure of Padmapani standing in tribhanga, wearing bodhisattva jewellery and a crown, 18th century (gilt-bronze, semi-precious stones) by Asian School

Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara (Suwol Gwaneum bosal), mid-14th century. Creator: Unknown
Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara (Suwol Gwaneum bosal), mid-14th century

Elliot Marbles and Other Sculpture from the Central Museum Madras: Group 26, May-June 1858

Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara, 14th century. Avalokiteshvara (Korean: Suwol gwaneum) helped prevent calamities and diseases and safeguard travelers. Goryeo dynasty (918-1392)

Bodhisattva Maitreya... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Maitreya, Folio from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara with a devotee and Mahakali

Enthroned Four-armed Bodhisattva, Leaf from... Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita
Enthroned Four-armed Bodhisattva, Leaf from a dispersed Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, ca. 1090. possibly Amoghapasa, a form of Avalokitesvara, seated with legs crossed (sukhasana)

Gyoran Kannon. Creator: Miyagawa Choshun
Gyoran Kannon. Gyoran Kannon - the fish basket bodhisattva. Edo period (1615-1868)

Ten Rakan Examining a Painting of White-Robed Kannon, 1792. Creator: Kato Nobukiyo
Ten Rakan Examining a Painting of White-Robed Kannon, 1792. Edo period (1615-1868). White-Robed Kannon (Sanskrit: Pandaravasini Avalokitesvara), the bodhisattva of compassio

Shadakshari Lokesvara: Folio from a manuscript of... (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century
Shadakshari Lokesvara: Folio from a manuscript of the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century

Six-Armed Avalokiteshvara Expounding the Dharma... (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century
Six-Armed Avalokiteshvara Expounding the Dharma: Folio from a Manuscript of the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century

Thousand-Armed Chenresi, a Cosmic Form of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 14th century

Kuan-yin, Goddess of Compassion
XTD75530 Kuan-yin, Goddess of Compassion by Chinese School; Musee Guimet, Paris, France; (add.info.: the Chinese female embodiment of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara; ); Chinese, out of copyright

Padmapani 700s-800s Java Pagan Sailendra Period
Padmapani, 700s-800s. Java, Pagan, Sailendra Period, 8th-9th Century. Copper; overall: 15.6 cm (6 1/8 in.)

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"Padmapani: The Divine Bodhisattva of Compassion" Padmapani, also known as Guanyin or Avalokiteshvara, is a revered figure in Buddhist art and mythology. This compassionate deity is often depicted holding a lotus flower, symbolizing purity and enlightenment. One of the earliest representations dates back to the 9th century, where a bronze statue showcases the bodhisattva's serene expression and graceful posture. In this form, Padmapani is seen as the Nine-Lotus Bodhisattva, embodying divine wisdom and compassion. Throughout history, artists have sought to capture the essence of Padmapani's benevolence through various mediums. A water-moon Avalokiteshvara sculpture from the 14th century portrays this deity with ethereal beauty and tranquility. The Lotus Sutra plays a significant role in understanding Padmapani's teachings. The Universal Gateway chapter from this sacred text emphasizes that anyone can attain enlightenment regardless of their social status or background. A stunning artwork dating back to 1257 depicts scenes from this chapter by Sugawara Mitsushige. In later years, artists like Kawanabe Kyosai continued to depict Padmapani in new ways. His White-Robed Kannon painting from 1887 captures both elegance and strength within this iconic figure. The Saikoku Pilgrimage Route holds immense importance for devotees seeking spiritual solace at various temples across Japan. Utagawa Kunisada's prints beautifully illustrate some stops along this pilgrimage route such as Mount Nachi in Kii Province (No. 1), Mount Hokke in Harima Province (No. 26), Ishiyama Temple in Omi Province (No. 13), Mii Temple in Omi Province (No. 14), Kachio Temple in Settsu Province (No23), and Soji Temple in Settsu Province (No. 22).