TIBETAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESHVARA

Ca. 1800-1900 AD. A gilt-bronze Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion is depicted seated in rajalilasana, a regal pose with one leg bent and the other extended, atop a lotus base. The left hand is raised, while the right rests on the knee. Both are in vitarkamudra, a symbolic gesture of contemplation and discussion. The figure is elegantly draped in a dhoti, secured with a beaded sash, and adorned with fine jewelry, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and an intricately decorated tiara. The gilt bronze finish adds a stunning luster to the piece, heightening its beauty and elegance. Avalokiteshvara is one of the most revered Bodhisattvas in the Buddhist pantheon. As the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara is believed to embody the quality of compassion, which is essential to the attainment of enlightenment. Size: L:220mm / W:170mm ; 1.57kg Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.