Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara - Gilded bronze - 20th century

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Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara), a gilded bronze sculpture from the 20th century, measuring 22 cm high by 16.5 cm wide by 10 cm deep, in good used condition.

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Description from the seller

This is a Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara) statue—the Bodhisattva of Compassion.

Identification:
Chenrezig (Tibetan) / Avalokiteshvara (Sanskrit)

This is the four-armed form (Chaturbhuja Avalokiteshvara)

Iconographic elements:
Four arms (symbolism):

Hands in front: in Anjali mudra (prayer pose) at the heart — reverence and devotion

Right hand at the back: holding a mala (prayer beads) — infinite compassion and meditation

Left hand behind: holds a lotus (padma) – purity and enlightenment

Crown and ornament:
Five-pointed crown (panchachuda) - the Five Dhyani Buddhas

Posture:
Vajraparyanka (diamond lotus pose) - meditation position
Sitting on a double lotus throne (Padmasana) - purity and spiritual awakening
Lotus flower petals at the base

The statue is in good used condition with signs of aging. (See photos)
Very fine and detailed.
Carefully packed and shipped insured.

Weight: 1320 grams.

This item can be shipped together with my other items in this auction so that you only have to pay the shipping costs once.

This is a Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara) statue—the Bodhisattva of Compassion.

Identification:
Chenrezig (Tibetan) / Avalokiteshvara (Sanskrit)

This is the four-armed form (Chaturbhuja Avalokiteshvara)

Iconographic elements:
Four arms (symbolism):

Hands in front: in Anjali mudra (prayer pose) at the heart — reverence and devotion

Right hand at the back: holding a mala (prayer beads) — infinite compassion and meditation

Left hand behind: holds a lotus (padma) – purity and enlightenment

Crown and ornament:
Five-pointed crown (panchachuda) - the Five Dhyani Buddhas

Posture:
Vajraparyanka (diamond lotus pose) - meditation position
Sitting on a double lotus throne (Padmasana) - purity and spiritual awakening
Lotus flower petals at the base

The statue is in good used condition with signs of aging. (See photos)
Very fine and detailed.
Carefully packed and shipped insured.

Weight: 1320 grams.

This item can be shipped together with my other items in this auction so that you only have to pay the shipping costs once.

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
No. of items
1
Material
Gilded bronze
Height
22 cm
Width
16.5 cm
Title of artwork
Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara
Depth
10 cm
Condition
Good condition
The NetherlandsVerified
5717
Objects sold
99.51%
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