{"product_id":"antique-bronze-avalokiteshvara-lokeshvara-bodhisattva-pala-inspired-himalayan-north-indian-tradition","title":"Antique Bronze Avalokiteshvara (Lokeshvara) Bodhisattva Pala Inspired Himalayan \/ North Indian Tradition","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"314\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA substantial antique cast bronze figure of \u003cstrong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eAvalokiteshvara (Lokeshvara), the Bodhisattva of Compassion\u003c\/strong\u003e, seated in a relaxed royal posture upon an architectural throne decorated with lion figures.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eThe deity wears an elaborate tall headdress containing a small seated image of \u003cstrong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eAmitabha Buddha\u003c\/strong\u003e, an important identifying attribute of Avalokiteshvara. The figure is richly detailed with necklaces, armlets and extensively hand incised floral decoration to the garments. A large circular mandorla surrounds the head with a stylized flame border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eThe sculpture is traditionally hollow cast and retains \u003cstrong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"781\"\u003efibrous organic material within the internal casting core\u003c\/strong\u003e, consistent with traditional lost wax bronze casting methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eThe surface shows extensive natural brown, grey and green patination, oxidation, deposits and wear, with casting irregularities and losses to sections of the pierced throne base. Mounted on a later wooden display plinth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dar Al Tourath","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67596375457828,"sku":null,"price":1850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/7787\/1396\/files\/statue_6ccf3c74-2753-4f6b-9a8f-aaa5af8587b0.png?v=1791040287","url":"https:\/\/daraltourath.com\/products\/antique-bronze-avalokiteshvara-lokeshvara-bodhisattva-pala-inspired-himalayan-north-indian-tradition","provider":"Dar Al Tourath","version":"1.0","type":"link"}