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, a third hand holding a mala and padma; wearing a dhoti, billowing scarf, jewelry; includes mala prayer beads; possibly associated with Amitabha; drop-shaped urn; statuette, Nepalese Buddhist art., A small sculpted figure sits on a rounded base with a decorative lotus-like rim, rendered in brownish bronze tones with areas of darker and lighter patina; the figure has multiple arms, hands positioned in various gestures, and holds a small floral form in one hand, with ornate jewelry and a tall, intricate crown atop the head; flowing drapery and curled ornamental elements extend from the shoulders and arms, and the figure gazes forward with a calm facial expression; the background is a smooth, light gray.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A26_345

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73.6Mb (1.2Mb) / 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 associated Amitabha drop-shaped urn statuette Nepalese Buddhist art small sculpted figure sits rounded base decorative lotus- rim rendered brownish bronze tones areas darker lighter patina figure multiple arms hands positioned various gestures holds small floral form hand ornate jewelry tall intricate crown atop head flowing drapery curled ornamental elements extend shoulders arms gazes forward calm facial expression background smooth light gray.