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18th Century Tibetan Shadakshari Avalokiteshvara browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Indian Subcontinent:Himalayas: Pre 1800: item # 746223 Please refer to our stock # 1053 when inquiring.
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Details: A rare and very attractive 18th century wooden polychrome image of Shadakshari Avalokiteshvara from Tibet. Shadakshari Avalokiteshvara has one face, four arms, and two legs crossed in the contemplative posture. His two front hands holding the wish-granting gem at his heart, his rear hands holding a rosary and a lotus. It is said that the Dalai Lamas are manifestations of this form of Avalokiteshvara. Avalokiteshvara’s Shadakshari (The six syllable one) form personifies the liberating blessing of the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum ( “Hail the jewel in the lotus!”). This magical sound is believed to reverberate throughout the entire universe as the triumphant power of freedom, emerging from the bodhisattva’s infinite vow to save all things. Age: 18th Century. Height: 24 cm Remarks: The piece has been sealed and consecrated where the image meets the lotus base. As can be seen in the photos there is some minor damage to the piece.
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