This is a bronze seated Avalokitesvara statue from the Wuyue Kingdom of the Five Dynasties period, displayed in a museum showcase. The statue has a plump and rounded face, with slightly closed eyes and a high bun. It is decorated with necklaces, jewellery and other ornaments, sitting in a cross-legged meditative pose with the right hand raised in a mudra. The surface of the bronze statue shows the patina formed over centuries. It is placed on a transparent display stand, with an information label in front introducing its historical period and stylistic features. It is a precious cultural relic reflecting the ancient Buddhist statue craftsmanship of China.
