Four-armed Avalokitesvara Chaturbhuja Lokeshvara, China
Peaceful and contemplative form of the four-armed bodhisattva of compassion, avalokiteshvara Chaturbhuja or Sadaksari, in gilded bronze. He is seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, his main hands in namaskaramudra, one of the secondary hands holding a bhodi bead, from the sacred tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment. His serene face displays an expression of compassion, his gaze directed towards the world, his hair carefully gathered in a bun under a five-pointed diadem surmounted by the head of Amitabha. China, 19th century. Provenance: Estate of Claude de Marteau. Sold with certificate of provenance. H 16 cm x W 12 cm x D cm. Weight 1190 grams
4 800 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Bronze
Width: 12
Height: 16
Reference (ID): 1632408
Availability: In stock
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