{"product_id":"19th-20th-century-thai-four-armed-avalokiteshvara-9-7cm","title":"19th–20th Century Thai Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara – 9.7 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 9.7 × W 4.2 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th–20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four-armed Avalokiteshvara\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lotus pedestal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compact Thai bronze image of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, shown crowned and seated on a lotus pedestal. The two raised hands make ritual gestures associated with protection and blessing, while the lower hands are held together in a meditative position at the lap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dark bronze surface shows natural wear across the crown, face, arms and lotus petals. The open underside reveals the rough interior of the hollow casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuanyin, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 9 photographs document the sculpture from multiple angles, including the reverse and base.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361594753354,"sku":"147","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/thai-four-armed-avalokiteshvara-bronze-front-view.jpg?v=1787928765","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/19th-20th-century-thai-four-armed-avalokiteshvara-9-7cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}