Item: Avalokiteshvara (Bodhisattva & Buddhist Deity) - Chaturbhuja (4 hands)
| Origin Location | Tibet |
|---|---|
| Lineages | Buddhist |
| Material | Metal, Copper Inlay, Silver Inlay |
| Collection | Private |
Alternate Names: Lokeshvara Avalokita Lokanata Lokanatha Mahakarunika
Classification: Deity
Appearance: Peaceful
Gender: Male
Avalokiteshvara, Chaturbhuja.
"As the nature of all buddhas, Avalokiteshvara, in colour like stainless conch and crystal, very resplendent, smiling, peaceful and radiant. With four hands the first are folded at the heart, the lower hold a crystal mala and jewelled lotus, two beautiful feet seated in vajra posture, adorned with many attractive silks and jewels, beautified with dark blue hair in tufts [some] loose. 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." (Ngorchen Konchog Lhundrub 1497-1557).
Jeff Watt 2-2014
Collection: Christie's. Jan. 28, 2014
Buddhist Deity: Avalokiteshvara, Chaturbhuja - Four Hands - Main Page