{"product_id":"antiek-tibetaans-brons-avalokiteshvara-met-11-hoofden-ekadasamukha-60-cm","title":"Antique Tibetan Bronze - Avalokiteshvara with 11 Heads (Ekadasamukha) - 60 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-condition\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding: 15px; border: 2px dashed #cc0000;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #cc0000;\"\u003eCondition \u0026 Pricing:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis statue shows an old restoration at both ankles. Although the construction is now stable, the fracture line is visible (see detail photos). Due to this imperfection, this imposing 60 cm piece is very affordably priced.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdeal for those looking for a large, characterful altarpiece with an authentic history, without paying the price of a museum-preserved example.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis monumental bronze statue, 60 cm tall, depicts the eleven-headed \u003cstrong\u003eAvalokiteshvara\u003c\/strong\u003e (Ekadasamukha), the Bodhisattva of infinite compassion. The image is a beautiful example of Tibetan Buddhist iconography, where the eleven heads symbolize the ability to see the suffering of the world in all directions and to alleviate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding: 15px; background-color: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eIconography \u0026amp; Features:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight Arms:\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary hands are in Namaskara Mudra (prayer posture), while the other arms hold various attributes (such as the wheel of the law and the lotus).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEleven Heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stacked in five levels, topped with the head of Amitabha Buddha.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollow cast bronze with a deep, warm patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richly decorated clothing and a lotus base with fine engravings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Details:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic antique condition. Note: restoration visible at the ankles\/legs (see detail photos), which is common with statues of this size and age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eThis statue is a powerful altarpiece or decorative element for collectors of Asian art and practitioners of Buddhism. A rare large example with a serene appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57249134772555,"sku":"305","price":495.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/avalokiteshvara-11-hoofden-brons-60cm.jpg?v=1778239962","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-bronze-avalokiteshvara-with-11-heads-ekadasamukha-60-cm","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}