AN AVALOKITESHVARA BRONZE 17TH CENTURYThe finely cast, elaborately incised and parcel-gilt Tibetan bronze depicts Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, in its Ekadashamukha form with eleven faces and eight arms. Provenance: The collection of Susanna Deistler, Vienna, Austria. Acquired at Galerie Zacke before 1990. Modern base.Condition: Outstanding condition with minor wear and a few tiny casting imperfections, losses and nicks.Weight: 602.7 grams including base.Dimensions: 23.5 cm (25 cm including the base).Ekadashamukha is portrayed standing with his principle hands in Anjali mudra, holding a conch in-between them. Amongst the attributes in his other hands is the dharmachakra, a mala, a lotus blossom and a vessel with the elixir of immortality. The deity is dressed in a richly decorated gown with precious jewelry, wears ornate crowns and is framed by celestial bands. At the upper left shoulder is a deer fur. The first nine faces are peaceful, the tenth is wrathful and the top head shows the portrayal of Buddha Amitabha.十七世紀青銅觀音像十一首觀音銅像鑄造細膩,十一只手臂,包裹鍍金。來源:奧地利維也納Susanna Deistler私人收藏,1990年購於Zacke藝廊品相:出色,些微磨損和一些鑄造缺陷,缺失和刻痕重量:602.7 克含底座尺寸:23.5 厘米 ;25 厘米含底座