About this 3D model

TitleSimhanada LokeshvaraArtistUnknown, from Sultanganj, Bidar, IndiaDate11th CenturyMediumStoneDimensionsxAccession #1885A1472.1CreditPresented by Samuel Thornton This sculpture represents Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of infinite compassion in the form of Simhanada Lokeshvara. Within the Buddhist faith, a Bodhisattva is a being who has attained the capacity for enlightenment but has vowed not to accept full Buddhahood until all sentient beings have been enlightened. Avalokiteshvara is often shown carrying a lotus, a beautiful flower which grows out of muddy water, symbolizing the potential of all beings to attain enlightement. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.Scanned : Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)