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Statuette of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara - FZ.297
Origin: Nepal
Circa: 17
th
Century AD
to 19
th
Century AD
Dimensions:
7" (17.8cm) high
Collection: Asian
Medium: Gilt Bronze
$2,200.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
Covered in radiant gold and standing in
tribhanga, a pose of the three bends in dance,
with hips swung gently to the right, this beautiful
bodhisattva at once captures our attention.
While his right hand is in varada mudra, one of
the series of mystic ritual hand gestures of
deities, his left hand grasps the stem of a lotus
flower. His regal head and body are adorned
with a stunning crown, necklace, earrings and
armbands, all of which are dramatically
highlighted with inlaid turquoise. A sash softly
wraps around the Buddha’s hips, blending with
the stem of the lotus as each hugs the side of his
body. Standing on a gilt-bronze throne in the
characteristic shape of a lotus, this spirited
Buddha radiates a power and beauty that is
positively mesmerizing to all who are fortunate
enough to behold his exalted image.
- (FZ.297)
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