Bronze Avalokiteshvara Statue From Nepal - 19thC Material - Marble a technique that evolved from

a technique that evolved from the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) and reached its height during the Ming and Qing dynasties

It has been carved from teak wood in the form of a ram and dates from the 19th century

and layers of distressed paint that enhance its rustic charm

deep hand-carved floral detailing

The four central roundels contain a rare mixed set of auspicious emblems drawn from both the Eight Auspicious Substances (bkra shis rdzas brgyad) and the Eight Auspicious Symbols (bkra shis rtags brgyad)

Bronze Avalokiteshvara Statue From Nepal - 19thC Material - Marble a technique that evolved fromA 19th Nepalese bronze figure of a Bodhisattva, possibly an emanation of Avalokiteshvara, with down cast eyes and a serene expression wearing an elaborate headdress, large earrings and other beaded jewelry, seated in the the cross legged lotus position on a single lotus base, the right hand positioned in Varada Mudra expressing compassion and the left hand in Karana mudra to warn of evil. 24 x x 18 x 31 (WxDxH cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands