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Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) Standing before Flaming Aureole and Holding a Water Bottle

Eastern or Western Wei dynasty, c. mid–5th century (rededicated 594)
Gilt copper alloy
4.7 × 3.7 cm (1.9 × 1.5 in)

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