Avalokiteshvara Sahasrabhuja – set – 13th-14th Century

Avalokiteshvara Sahasrabhuja Set

This special pair represents Avalokiteshvara Sahasrabhuja, the thousand-armed form of the Bodhisattva of compassion. Within Tibetan Buddhism, this representation stands for protection, compassion, and the ability to alleviate suffering in all directions.

Despite their compact size, the statues possess a strong spiritual presence. The many arms, multi-headed composition, and standing posture make the depiction immediately recognizable as a complex Vajrayana iconography. These are not ordinary decorative Buddha statues, but ritual figures with deep symbolic meaning. The warm gilding, fine engravings, and dark oxidation in the deeper parts give the statues character and depth. The closed bases and visible signs of age reinforce the impression of traditionally crafted Himalayan statues with a ritual function. Avalokiteshvara is often chosen by people seeking a statue for protection, compassion, healing, and inner peace. As a pair, these figures form a powerful ensemble for an altar, meditation space, or collection of Himalayan art.

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