Caption

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Sadaskari, 18th–19th century, Nepal. Sculpture/figurine/cult object, height 17.5 cm. Bodhisattva Sadaksari sPyan-sras-gzigs in dhanasana on a double lotus throne; one pair of hands folded in namaskara mudra, third hand holding a mala and padma. Wearing dhoti, billowing scarf and jewelry; includes mala prayer beads, lotus throne, statuette form, chingon, amitabha? drop-shaped urn. Buddhist/Nepalese art, bodhisattva iconography., A small bronze-colored statue of a seated figure on a rounded ornate base, shown against a plain light gray background. The figure has a detailed headdress and an intricate necklace, with a calm facial expression and closed eyes. The figure sits cross-legged with hands held together at chest level and additional arms extended to the sides holding small objects, and there are decorative elements and flowing drapery around the torso and limbs. The base features a row of petal-like motifs and a reflective surface beneath the statue shows a faint mirror image. Visible colors include bronze, dark brown, goldish highlights, and shades of gray in the background and reflection.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A26_344

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Rights managed

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73.6Mb (1.7Mb) / 14.3in x 20.0in / 4286 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Sadaskari 18th–19th century Nepal Sculpture figurine cult object height 17.5 cm Bodhisattva Sadaksari sPyan-sras-gzigs dhanasana double lotus throne pair hands folded namaskara mudra third hand holding mala padma Wearing dhoti billowing scarf jewelry includes mala prayer beads lotus throne statuette form chingon amitabha drop-shaped urn Buddhist Nepalese art bodhisattva iconography small bronze-colored statue seated figure rounded ornate base shown plain light gray background figure detailed headdress intricate necklace calm facial expression closed eyes sits cross-legged hands held together chest level additional arms extended sides holding small objects decorative elements flowing drapery torso limbs base features row petal- motifs reflective surface beneath statue faint mirror image Visible colors include bronze dark brown goldish highlights shades reflection.