Avalokiteshvara in a 'Thinking' Posture - Added
Avalokiteshvara, as a sculptural representation, in a 'Thinking' posture is commonly found in North Western India, Kashmir and Western Tibet. The form is characterized by the figure seated in a relaxed posture typically with the left leg pendant and the right drawn up. The most significant characteristics are the right arm with the elbow resting on the knee and hand raised with the index finger placed against the side of the face - head slightly tilted to the right. There are a number of different variations shown with the examples on the gallery page.