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.