Himalayan Handmade Statue of Avalokiteshvara | Compassionate Guardian of the Dharma
Handmade Statue of Avalokiteshwor stands at 21.1 inches (53.5 cm) in height with a base measuring 16.3 inches (41.5 cm), and weighs 16.17 kg. The statue is made of Oxidized copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture is handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
Avalokiteshvara is depicted with a serene, compassionate expression and a radiant blue or white body, symbolizing purity and compassion's boundless nature. He sits in the relaxed lotus position (padmasana) atop a double lotus pedestal, symbolizing spiritual purity and detachment from the mundane world. The right hand is extended over the knee in the gesture of supreme generosity (varada mudra), signifying his readiness to help all beings. Two tall lotus stalks rise beside each shoulder and bloom at ear level. The lotus is a central symbol in Avalokiteshvara iconography, representing purity, spiritual awakening, and the blossoming of compassion in the world.
Size: 21.1”/53.5cm (Height) x 16.3”/41.5cm (Base)
Weight: 16.17 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Oxidized Copper Body
This statue depicts Avalokiteshvara (Sanskrit: Avalokiteśvara, Tibetan: Chenrezig), the Bodhisattva of Compassion, one of the most venerated figures in Mahayana Buddhism. Every aspect of his iconography- the blue color, the lotus flowers, the gesture of generosity, and the rich ornaments- serves as a reminder of the power of compassion, purity, and the aspiration to help all sentient beings achieve liberation.
