Description
LARGE STANDING BODHISATTVA
Bronze Early Himalayan , 10th to 11th century Weight: 5898 grams Dimensions: 48 x 16 x 9 cm Bodhisattva standing on plain surface wearing a striped cloth from the hip. One hand is raised with thumb and middle finger touching, the left arm is hanging down on the side with the hand holding a small container. The Bodhisattva is very human-looking with plain but elegant jewellery, large ear pendants and a crown with a small Buddha Amithaba effigy in the front. The expression of the statue is serene. Seen from the back we discover a detailed hairstyle made of curls and strands.
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