{"product_id":"mid-20th-century-tibetan-bronze-avalokiteshvara","title":"Mid-20th Century Tibetan Bronze Avalokiteshvara – 25 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 25 × W 8.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tibet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avalokiteshvara \/ Chenrezig\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varada Mudra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lotus flower\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standing Tibetan bronze Avalokiteshvara with the right hand lowered in Varada Mudra and a lotus held in the left hand. The figure wears an ornate crown and jewellery, while the naturally aged patina and areas of oxidation emphasise the detailed casting. The solid base bears Tibetan script engravings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVarada Mudra is the lowered open-hand gesture of generosity, compassion and the granting of blessings. It is frequently used for bodhisattvas whose iconography centres on active 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 11 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":63361616216394,"sku":"102","price":115.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/mid-20th-century-tibetan-bronze-avalokiteshvara-01.jpg?v=1787931046","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/mid-20th-century-tibetan-bronze-avalokiteshvara","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}