888 - Sino-Tibetan Avalokitesvara made of gilded bronze

Sino-Tibetan Avalokitesvara made of gilded bronze Tibet, probably 15th–16th century. Gilded bronze. H. 13.5 cm. Weight: 240 g. Four-armed. Condition: In good condition, with typical age-related signs of wear on the gilding, a beautiful natural patina, and surface encrustations throughout. Provenance: German private collection. An elegant standing bronze figure of Avalokitesvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, depicted with four arms symbolizing his boundless ability to aid all beings. The middle hands are in a prayer gesture, while the upper hands hold a lotus and a rosary. Finely crafted with a serene expression and delicate ornamentation, typical of the Himalayan tradition. A ritual sculpture with a noble aura and warm patina that embodies universal compassion.