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Nepalese Gilt Bronze Figure of Bodhisattva Chenrezig, Mid-20th Century
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A nice vintage early to mid-20th century gilt bronze sculpture of the Buddhist deity Avalokiteshvara in his four armed form, known as Chaturbuhja, or Chenrezig in Tibet.
Chenrezig, a form of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion (known as Guan Yin or Kwan Yin in Chinese), sits in vajrasana upon a high double lotus pedestal. One pair of hands is clasped in prayer at heart level, the other pair of hands raised upwards at shoulder lever and holding discreet attributes, a mala (prayer beads) in one hand, a lotus blossom in the other.
Chenrezig is dressed in an elaborately patterned floral dhoti that covers his lower half. His torso bare, shoulders covered with a shawl and scarves that billow out around him. He is festooned with jewels, necklaces, bracelets, armlets, earrings, belt and a five pointed crown. The earrings studded with coral. The crown studded with turquoise. His face is cold painted with beautiful details. The hair has been pigmented blue with crushed lapis, indicating his peaceful nature.
The copper base plate is inscribed with a visvajra (double vajra). The base plate seemingly later. The statue probably re-consecrated.
- Dimensions:Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Tibetan (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1940
- Condition:Replacements made: The copper baseplate a later replacement. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. One small piece of coral missing from the earring. A small stain to the back of the statute. The copper base plate probably replaced.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU894715318962
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