In this picture, Avalokitesvara is dressed in white flowing robe and sits on a lotus. She holds a water jar containing pure water in her left hand, and holds a willow branch in her right hand to sprinkle the divine nectar of life upon the devotees as to bless them with physical and spiritual peace. The Eighteen Arhats are standing beside her with auspicious clouds as backdrop. The image of Arhats standing next to Avalokitesvara was originated in Ming dynasty and has been very popular to date.
简中｜柳枝观音
Paintings
Xia Jing Shan
ink and colors on paper
85X50.5
1990
C-0-0004
