Object Details
Catalogue Note
Dimensions: H 30 × W 14 × D 6 cm
Weight: 1.2 kg
Material: Bronze
Subject: Eleven-headed Avalokiteshvara
This multi-headed form of Avalokiteshvara embodies the Bodhisattva's all-seeing compassion. The stacked heads, elaborate crown and slender body create a vertical composition with strong Tibetan/Himalayan Buddhist associations.
The surface has a dark reddish-brown patina with areas of green copper oxidation and possible old gilt traces. These features indicate an aged surface but do not alone establish a precise date, so no century attribution is made here.
Condition
Older condition with patina, oxidation and age-related wear.
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.
