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8TH CENTURY
Details
A rare Javanese gold figure of Avalokiteshvara
8th century
Standing in samabhanga on a separate moulded lotus base, his principle hands in varadamudra and holding lotus, both upper ones with rosary and manuscript, wearing dhoti secured by a band, upavita, his face with serene expression, tiara in front of a high chignon and set with a miniature figure of Amitabha and an oval looped head halo behind, traces of green patina
10 cm (4 in) high
8th century
Standing in samabhanga on a separate moulded lotus base, his principle hands in varadamudra and holding lotus, both upper ones with rosary and manuscript, wearing dhoti secured by a band, upavita, his face with serene expression, tiara in front of a high chignon and set with a miniature figure of Amitabha and an oval looped head halo behind, traces of green patina
10 cm (4 in) high
Provenance
Reputedly found on Kalimantan
Special notice
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