Four-armed Avalokiteshvara Chenrezig statue in bronze – Himalaya

Estimated value: €1,800

Seated four-armed Buddhist statue of Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig), executed in gilded bronze. The statue depicts the bodhisattva seated in the vajra pose on a richly decorated double lotus base. The front hands are brought together in anjali mudra (gesture of devotion and compassion). The back hands hold a lotus and a ritual attribute with an openwork shape. A small seated Buddha is visible on the crown, iconographically characteristic of Avalokiteshvara.

The face is softly modeled with almond-shaped eyes, closed lips, and a calm expression. The high crown, earrings, necklace, and breast ornaments are finely crafted. Clear remnants of the original fire gilding are visible over the entire surface, with natural wear and discoloration consistent with age. On the back, the details of the crown, hair, and jewelry are fully rendered. The underside is closed with a metal plate and displays a smooth, aged surface without modern traces. The statue is hollow-cast using a traditional technique. The combination of iconography, gilding, finish, and patina points to an authentic Buddhist devotional statue from the Himalayan region, presumably Nepal or Tibet. Dimensions: height approx. 32 cm, width approx. 22 cm. Weight approx. 3 kg.