{"product_id":"bronze-seated-avalokiteshvara","title":"Bronze Seated Avalokiteshvara","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis striking bronze figure depicts \u003cstrong\u003eAvalokiteshvara\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most revered bodhisattvas in Buddhism and the embodiment of \u003cstrong\u003ecompassion\u003c\/strong\u003e. A bodhisattva is an enlightened being who chooses to remain engaged with the world rather than entering final nirvana, in order to help other sentient beings overcome suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvalokiteshvara is shown seated upon a \u003cstrong\u003edouble lotus pedestal\u003c\/strong\u003e in a relaxed, contemplative pose, with one hand supporting the head. The figure is richly adorned with an elaborate crown, jewellery and flowing garments, with finely modelled lotus flowers rising beside the shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reproduction bronze retains a wonderfully aged surface effect, with a dark patina complemented by areas of \u003cstrong\u003ered pigment and worn gilding\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with traces of gilding and red pigment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seated Avalokiteshvara; double lotus pedestal; elaborate crown and jewellery; lotus flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent new condition, aged effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W30 × D20 × H49 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58397462135167,"sku":"C03132","price":725.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/files\/Chinese_Bronze_Seated_Avalokiteshvara_C03132.jpg?v=1788968499","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo-uk.com\/products\/bronze-seated-avalokiteshvara","provider":"Indigo Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}