{"product_id":"1avalokiteshvara-statues-p-ss-pg-c-taa-00191","title":"Avalokiteshvara Statue | Gold Plated with Full Coloured Body","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eThis statue depicts the Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and was meticulously created by Santa Kumar Shakya, a renowned artist officially certified by the government of Nepal. The entire statue is crafted from a refined copper and partially gold-plated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Roboto; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eintricate stone carvings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Roboto; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003efull body coloured. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eUsing the ancient lost-wax casting method. Adhering to the highest standards of craftsmanship, the statue showcases extraordinary detail and artistry.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe statue features eleven serene faces, rising layer by layer and culminating in the sacred image of Amitabha Buddha at the top a symbol of ultimate wisdom. A thousand radiant arms extend outward in a harmonious arrangement, each palm revealing a sacred, all-seeing eye. It's one thousand arms radiate outward like beams of light, with many of the palms embedded with sacred eyes symbols of awakened awareness. Behind the figure, a complexly carved mandorla radiates like an aura of energy. In its many hands, the Bodhisattva holds various ritual objects, including a lotus flower, wish-fulfilling jewel, crystal prayer beads, and a nectar vase. Its lotus pedestal is powerfully upheld by two intricately carved snow lions, whose muscular forms exude a commanding, regal presence.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe figure is adorned in richly decorated garments that drape naturally, with auspicious symbols and Buddhist motifs intricately carved into the fabric. At the center, a pair of hands are joined in front of the chest in Anjali Mudra, a gesture symbolizing reverence, devotion, and unity. One hand holds a blooming lotus flower, while another carries prayer beads. One set of hands holds a bow and arrow. Along the surrounding edge, a series of conch-shell ritual implements are finely carved. Beneath the snow lions, the lotus petals face downward in bloom, with larger petals carved at each corner of the throne. The base layer of the pedestal is adorned with cloud patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Roboto; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eThis statue is not only a fine collectible art piece, but also a ritual instrument to assist practitioners in their advancement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LunziArt-Nepal Buddha statues, thangkas, and handmade artworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52077418447131,"sku":"S-P-SS-PG-C-TAA-00191","price":13774.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9209\/3979\/files\/Avalokiteshvara-Statue-Gold-Plated-with-Full-Coloured-Body-S-P-SS-PG-C-TAA-00191-42268251750683.png?v=1777866563","url":"https:\/\/www.lunziart.com\/products\/1avalokiteshvara-statues-p-ss-pg-c-taa-00191","provider":"LunziArt-Nepal Buddha statues, thangkas, and handmade artworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}