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19th C. Nepalese Wood Bodhisattva
19th C. Nepalese Wood Bodhisattva
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Description
Southeast Asia, Nepal, 19th century CE. A touching rendition of a bodhisattva standing atop a lotus flower carved from rosewood and painted with a golden hued gesso.  This is likely a depiction of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, the pinnacle of mercy, compassion, kindness and love.  A bodhisattva being of Bodhi or enlightenment, is one who has earned the right to leave the world of suffering and is destined to become a Buddha; however has forgone the attainment of buddhahood and the  bliss of nirvana with a vow to save all children and a mission of compassion to selflessly assist others on their road toward enlightenment.  Size:  1 3/4"L x 4 1/4"W x 9"H.

Provenance: Ex-Sarkisian Gallery, Denver, CO,  ex-Burns Collection, acquired in 1950s.  Mr. Burns was a serious mountain climber who climbed some of the tallest peaks on the seven continents.

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#100646
Condition
Figure reattached to base.  Some surface wear and loss as shown.  Overall fair condition.
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19th C. Nepalese Wood Bodhisattva

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Starting Price $100
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