Lot 361: A TIBETAN CAST COPPER ALLOY VOTIVE PLAQUE OF SAHASRABHUJA AVALOKITESHVARA.
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A cast copper alloy votive plaque or block of Himalayan origin, depicting the deity Sahasrabhuja Avalokiteshvara. The eleven-headed and thousand-armed Bodhisattva of Compassion is shown standing upon a double-lotus base. The figure is rendered with multiple tiers of heads and a vast array of arms radiating outward to form a circular aureole. The composition is contained within a pointed arch mandorla frame decorated with scrollwork and flame motifs. The piece is cast in high relief with significant detail. The reverse is solid and features a robust, rectangular lug that is horizontally pierced with a small hole, suggesting use as a component for a larger object or a stamp for creating impressions.
H: Approximately 10.7cm
Condition report:
The item is in good overall condition with surface wear consistent with age, particularly on the higher points of the relief and the edges of the frame. There is a general accumulation of dust and minor oxidation in the crevices. The casting is solid with no visible cracks or significant damage. Minor iridescent surface marks are visible on the outer rim.
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