Chinese Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattvas Buddha figure of Avalokiteshvara, Chaturbhuja, the All Seeing Lord with Four Hands. The nature of all buddhas, Avalokiteshvara, very resplendent, smiling, peaceful and radiant. Both eyes painted naturally. With four hands the first are folded at the heart, the two raised hands hold a crystal mala and jeweled lotus, two beautiful feet seated in vajra posture, adorned with many attractive silks and jewels, beautified with dark blue hair in tufts and some loose gracefully to the shoulder. On the crown of the head, the wisdom of all buddhas, is the Lord, source of all refuge gathered as one, in essence the Guru in the aspect of Amitabha, in the manner of the Lord of the Family, seated happily. Extensive trace of gilt remain on surface, with hints of dark-blue pigment on hair. Adorned with red painted jewel ornaments; wearing garments of various silks; seated in vajra posture upon a double lotus throne. Extensive trace of gilt and blue pigment on hair.
Three Deity Chaturbhuja originating in the Karandavyuha Sutra, also for the first use of the six syllable mantra - om mani padme hum. The bronze is very fine, with a brilliant glaze finish that was applied by a meticulous, the shape is uniformly proportioned.


Measurements: Height 10.25" Width: 6.25

Lot Notes:

Avalokiteshvara (Chinese: Kuan yin) is the most popular of all bodhisattvas, who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas, beloved for his infinite compassion. He is one of the more widely revered bodhisattvas in mainstream Mahayana Buddhism. In China and its sphere of cultural influence, Avalokiteshvara is often depicted in a female form known as Guan Yin. Avalokiteshvara is also referred to as Padmapani ("Holder of the Lotus") or Lokeshvara ("Lord of the World"). In Tibetan, Avalokiteshvara is known as Chenrezig, and is said to be incarnated in the Dalai Lama, the Karmapa and other high Lamas. In Mongolia, he is called Megjid Janraisig, Xongsim Bodhisattva, or Niduber Ujegci. Avatokiteshvara (AvalokiteSvara), Skt.; one of the most important bodhisattvas of the Mahayana. The literal meaning of Avalokitesh­vara is variously interpreted. One interpretation is the “Lord Who Looks Down,” in which the last component of the name is taken to be ishvara, “lord.” Another interpretation is “He Who Hears the Sounds [Outcries] of the World” or also the “Sound That Illumines the World,” in which svara, “sound” is regarded as the final component of the name. In any case, Avalo­kiteshvara embodies one of the two fundamen­tal aspects of buddhahood, compassion (karuna), in virtue of which he is often given the epithet Mahakaruna, “Great Compassion.” The other fundamental aspect of buddhahood is wisdom (prajña), which is embodied by the bodhisattva Mañjushri. Avalokiteshvara is the power of the buddha Amitabha manifested as a bodhisattva and appears as his helper. His limitless compassion ex­presses itself in his wonderful ability to help all beings who turn to him at times of extreme dan­ger. In folk belief, Avalokiteshvara also protects from natural catastrophe and grants blessings to children.