Bodhisattva Loke?vara made from Gold-Plated Bronze, c.
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Description
Tibet, c. 1900
Charming facial features
Detachable mandorla
Partially openwork
Varnished copper base with double vajra symbol
Measurements: 23.5 x 17.5 x 9 cm (height x length x width)
Good condition
Provenance: From a significant Austrian private collection
This Bodhisattva Loke?vara was crafted from gold-plated bronze copper in 19th century Tibet. Literally translated, Lokeshvara means “ruler of the world” and is an emanation of Avalokite?vara. The word derives from the Sanskritishvara (ruler) and loka (place or world). The deity sits on a lotus pedestal, in the lotus position with upwards-facing souls of the feet, calledpadmâsana. The hands clasped in front of the chest hold the Cintamani wishing jewel. The hands held above the shoulders raise up further attributes to the sky. Bodhisattva Loke?vara wears luxurious, chased jewellery, as well as a fine robe. The face has a peaceful, slightly smiling expression (sânta) with closed eyes. The mandorla is decorated with symbols of luck and relief tendril patterns. The mandorla can be fixed into place or detached by sliding it into the reverse side of the pedestal. The base is fixed to a copper slab marked with a double vajra symbol.
The Bodhisattva is in good condition with natural patina and usual signs of age and wear. Gold abrasion, scratches and light indentations are visible. It is 23.5 cm tall, 17.5 cm long and 9 cm wide.
Cintamani
A Cintamani is a wish-fulfilling jewel within both Hindu and Buddhist traditions. In Buddhism, it is often held by the Bodhisattvas, Avalokiteshvaras and Ksitigarbhas.
Avalokite?vara
In Mahayana Buddhism, Avalokite?vara is known as the Bodhisattva of compassion. Literally translated his name roughly means "The Lord looking at the world with compassion". Already at a young age Avalokite?vara resolved to support all living creatures and help them to salvation. He swore an oath never to ease his efforts, otherwise he should shatter into a thousand pieces. According to legend he then ranged the world. As he paused to look at his work, he noticed that the suffering of the people had not diminished. This moment let him doubt, so he broke into a thousand pieces. Countless Buddhas immediately came to him to put him together again. But this time they gave him a thousand arms and eleven heads, so that he could better fulfil his vow.
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