1449061 The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, from Kurkihar, Bihar, Pala Dynasty (gilt bronze) by Indian School (12th century); Patna Museum, Patna, India; (add.info.: Avalokite?vara (Sanskrit: 鄐??今鄐耜?鄐凶鄐戈?鄐嗣?鄐菽什 lit. "Lord who looks down") is a bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. This bodhisattva is variably depicted and portrayed in different cultures as either female or male.); Photo 穢 Dirk Bakker; Indian, out of copyright.