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Nepalese Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva 'Amoghapasha?', Early to Mid-20th Century

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A beautiful and unusual gilt bronze figure of a Bodhisattva, possibly Amoghapasha, Nepal, early to mid-20th century, circa 1930s or 1940s. The regal figure possibly depicting the bodhisattva Amoghapasha, the Unfailing Lasso. The enlightened being is portrayed seated upon a high double lotus pedestal. He is dressed as an Indian prince, wearing a luxurious foliate patterned dhoti around his waist and a billowing scarf around his shoulders. . His torso bare save for the jeweled necklaces and the sacred thread. A five pointed crown with an image of Amitabha Buddha in the central point graces his head. His princely face cold painted with beautiful detail, his hair colored blue with crushed lapis lazuli, indicating his peaceful nature. Amoghapasha holds a lasso in one hand, an axe in the other. He is considered an emanation of Avalokiteshvara. A bodhisattva of compassion, Amoghapasha is so named because of the lasso he holds in his hand. The lasso represents his vast compassion which is thought to extend to encompass all beings, bringing them into a state of perfection and enlightenment. The copper base plate, seemingly a later replacement, has been inscribed with a visvajra (double vajra). The statue most likely re-consecrated.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 5.88 in (14.94 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Tibetan (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Lapis Lazuli,Cold-Painted,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: The copper base plate most likely replaced at some point. Wear consistent with age and use. In very good condition with some minor pitting to the metal. A small dent and some discoloration to the back of the figure where it attaches to the base. The copper base plate probably a replacement.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894715980341
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