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Stunning 1,000 Armed Avalokiteshvara Statue with 11 Heads with 18 Karat Gold with Silver Plating 53"
Item# 1n31
Stunning 1,000 Armed Avalokiteshvara Statue with 11 Heads with 18 Karat Gold with Silver Plating 53"
Item# 1n31
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Statue Details
Materials: Copper with 24K Gold Gilding hand made in Patan, Nepal
Total Height Including Base: 53 inches or 135 cms
Widest Point: 47 inches
Figure Height: 36 inches
Base Height: 8 inches
Base Width & Depth: 35.5 x 22 inches
Weight: 266 pounds or 121 kgs
- This stunning sculpture depicts the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Seated with 1,000 arms and 11 heads inlaid with turquoise and red coral gemstones
- Avalokiteshvara is the Bodhisattva of Compassion, on his 1,000 hands there is an all-seeing eye which allows him to see those in need and then help them on their jouney towards enlightenment
- Several parts of this stunning statue are silver plated, including Avalokiteshvara's robes, the lotus base, and the large surrounding halo
- The arch of the piece that shows off Avalokiteshvara's 1,000 arms was made using a process called repousse the process of ornamenting metallic surfaces with designs in relief hammered out from the back by hand
- His three right hands extended to the side are in the mudra of generosity, holding a Dharma bell and a crystal prayer bead mala, his three on the left hold a water flask, a bow and arrow and a lotus blossom.
An absolutely beautiful, one of a kind masterpiece of the Boddhistatva Avalokiteshvara!
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Compassionate and peaceful in appearance, Avalokiteshvara's eleven faces rise upward in groups of three, the 10th is wrathful and the 11th face at the top is that of the buddha Amitabha.
In Buddhist legend, the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara vowed to liberate all sentient beings from suffering but when he realized the magnitude of his task, his head exploded into countless pieces. His body was then reassembled by the Buddha Amitabha and the Bodhisattva Vajrapani (also known as the wielder of the thunderbolt) into this omniscient form of Avalokiteshvara, with eleven heads and a thousand arms. Each of Avalokiteshvara's hands displays an all-seeing eye, symbolizing the union of wisdom and skillful means. The first two hands hold a wish-fulfilling gem, a symbol of the deepest powers of the human psyche.
In Buddhist legend, the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara vowed to liberate all sentient beings from suffering but when he realized the magnitude of his task, his head exploded into countless pieces. His body was then reassembled by the Buddha Amitabha and the Bodhisattva Vajrapani (also known as the wielder of the thunderbolt) into this omniscient form of Avalokiteshvara, with eleven heads and a thousand arms. Each of Avalokiteshvara's hands displays an all-seeing eye, symbolizing the union of wisdom and skillful means. The first two hands hold a wish-fulfilling gem, a symbol of the deepest powers of the human psyche.
The next five hold a lotus, a bow, a vase, a buddhist rosary (malas), and a wheel. The eighth hand (lower right) is in the varada mudra also known as the gesture of generosity and charity.
Avalokiteshvara's multiple tiers of heads are crowned by the fierce face of Vajrapani and at the very top the face of Amitabha, symbols of uncompromising compassion and the boundless light of the awakened mind.
Avalokiteshvara's Mantra "Om Mane Padme Hum" is found inscribed on rocks, temples and prayer wheels throughout the Himalayas and southeast Asia.
Avalokiteshvara's Mantra "Om Mane Padme Hum" is found inscribed on rocks, temples and prayer wheels throughout the Himalayas and southeast Asia.
This piece is made of copper inlaid with turquoise and red coral gemstones. Avalokiteshvara's 11 faces are eaack painted with 18 karat gold. His robes along with the lotus base and large copper halo are all silver plated.
There are 7 separate parts: the main body, the top 4 heads, the back panel, the 17 arms to the right, the 17 arms to the left, the bottom throne which is decorated with 2 lions on each side, and above the throne the double lotus base on which he stands. The back of the piece was made using a process called repousse the process of ornamenting metallic surfaces with designs in relief hammered out from the back by hand.
There are 7 separate parts: the main body, the top 4 heads, the back panel, the 17 arms to the right, the 17 arms to the left, the bottom throne which is decorated with 2 lions on each side, and above the throne the double lotus base on which he stands. The back of the piece was made using a process called repousse the process of ornamenting metallic surfaces with designs in relief hammered out from the back by hand.
The back of the piece was made using a process called repousse, the process of ornamenting metallic surfaces with designs in relief hammered out from the back by hand.
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Avalokiteshvara is a bodhisattva from Mahayana Buddhism that is known for embodying the compassion of all Buddhas. He is typically depicted with eleven heads, representing his ability to hear the cries of the world, and one thousand arms, representing his ability to help those in need.
Copper statues from Nepali do not need much maintenance. The best way to maintain the statue is to simply dust the piece periodically to keep any dirt from accumulating. They are meant solely for indoor use.
If you would like the piece to shine use a cotton cloth with some coconut oil or other natural oil to wipe down the copper statue. Pay special attention to not go over any painted area of the sculpture.
If you are really interested in making the statue shine you can use some natural oil, like coconut oil or olive oil, and a cotton rag to wipe down the metal portions of the piece. You can use a toothbrush as well to get into the small crevices of the statue. Please pay special attention to not use any oil on any painted surface of the sculpture, such as the face. This will damage the paint and possibly recolor the painted area. Simply use a cotton cloth to dust the face if the face requires attention. Make sure the surface that touches the face does not have any oils present on it. If there are natural stones on the sculpture use caution while going over the stones as they can become dislodged while handling the sculpture.
If you have any questions concerning your bronze statue please email us at [email protected] or call us at 1(760) 994-4455.
USA Shipping
This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California gallery and ready for immediate packing & shipping. Packing takes anywhere from 1-4 business days. Shipping takes anywhere from 1-6 business days. The shipping price is automatically calculated from Oceanside, California to the destination in the online checkout. Or you can get a shipping quote by clicking the Calculate Shipping link beneath the Add to Cart button. Shipping will be calculated based on the weight of the sculpture and the distance to the destination from our Oceanside, California showroom.
The delivery charges include insurance, a residential lift gate delivery to your home or business. The freight company will call you to schedule a delivery day and time frame to make the delivery. Someone must be present to receive the statue. Depending on where you are located we will use either R&L Carriers, UPS Freight, Estes, DHX or Roadrunner Transport.
The freight company will use a lift gate to bring the sculpture to the ground and then use a pallet jack to move it anywhere on the same level. They will move it anywhere in your driveway or in your garage. They will not take it to your backyard or in the elevator to your apartment or up or down any steps. They will not be unpacking the statue and taking the crate away. Think of them as you would UPS or Fedex. They only deliver the statue. If you require a little extra service, (within reason) a tip to a delivery man usually works wonders!
For placing the statue our customers have either placed the statue themselves with help of a friend and a tool like a hand truck or a dolly. Or by contacting their landscaper who is used to moving large and heavy objects like rocks and trees into place. For much larger and heavier sculptures sometimes the customer needs a piece of heavy equipment for placing the statue like a crane or forklift. If you have any questions contact me directly at [email protected] or (760) 994-4455
International Shipping
This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California showroom and ready for immediate packing & shipping. This piece is too heavy to ship via UPS and will be shipped using an international freight service. Packing takes anywhere from 1-4 days depending on the statue. We can ship the statue using either sea or air freight to either the your home or the closest port.
If you place your order online shipping will show in the order as $0. Shipping will be calculated based on the weight of the sculpture and the distance from Oceanside, California to determine the shipping price. The shipping quote will be emailed to you and no charge will be made without your approval.
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