Object Details
Catalogue Note
Dimensions: H 28.5 × W 13 cm
Weight: approx. 1.6 kg
Material: Fire-gilt bronze
Period: 18th–19th century
Origin: Tibet
Subject: Multi-armed Avalokiteshvara
Base: Lotus pedestal
Catalogue Note
This standing Tibetan Avalokiteshvara is represented with multiple arms, expressing the bodhisattva's all-reaching compassion. A vertical series of Buddha heads rises above the crowned figure, creating a distinctive and powerful silhouette.
The richly detailed bronze casting retains an aged fire-gilt surface with warm patina. The figure stands on a lotus pedestal, the Buddhist emblem of purity and awakening.
Iconography and Context
Guanyin, Avalokiteshvara or Chenrezig is the bodhisattva of compassion. Crown, lotus, vase and hand gestures vary by region, but the subject consistently embodies attentive mercy and aid.
Condition and Display
Surviving gilding, darker recessed areas and wear on raised details create a layered surface. The 12 photographs document the remaining finish, patina, casting and base from multiple viewpoints.
Collector’s Note
A 18th–19th century tibetan fire-gilt bronze avalokiteshvara with compact, display-friendly scale, combining its tibet fire-gilt bronze character with clearly readable sculptural detail.
