{"title":"Stone Avalokiteshvara","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHonour the Bodhisattva of Compassion with this curated \u003cstrong\u003estone\u003c\/strong\u003e Avalokiteshvara collection, bringing grounded, temple-like presence into your home or practice space. Hand-carved forms, soft expressions and natural textures evoke the quiet dignity of ancient Buddhist sculpture, creating a focal point for contemplation and devotional practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThese statues reflect \u003cstrong\u003eAvalokiteshvara’s\u003c\/strong\u003e compassionate nature in both simple, meditative images and more intricate crowned depictions, so you can choose the style that resonates most with your path. The weight, grain and subtle variations of stone give each piece a unique, timeless character, ideal for altars, \u003cstrong\u003emeditation\u003c\/strong\u003e corners, niches and even sheltered garden shrines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003ePerfect for \u003cstrong\u003epractitioners\u003c\/strong\u003e, collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eBuddhist art \u003c\/strong\u003eand anyone drawn to calm, elemental materials, this collection sits beautifully in both traditional and contemporary interiors. Place your chosen statue at eye level in a clean, respectful setting, and pair it with soft lighting, incense or a small offering bowl to create a dedicated space that gently invites you back to \u003cstrong\u003ecompassion\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epatience\u003c\/strong\u003e and steady, grounded awareness each day.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-phnom-da-style-stone-guimet-museum-bodhisattva-avalokiteshvara-compassion-101cm-41","title":"Antique Koh Ker Style Stone Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara Statue - 54cm\/22\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Koh Ker Style Stone Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Statue - 54cm\/22\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures - (Height) 54cm\/22\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn antique Koh Ker style Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara statue, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Bodhisattva are beings who have gained enlightenment but postpone their ascension to nirvana to help others achieve the blessed state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Avalokiteshvara has his eyes downcasts as he extends grace to devotees with an elaborate diadem, in the Koh Ker style, with the Amitabha Buddha prominently displayed above his third eye. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs is typical with this style sculpture has a soft face and is adorned with scalloped elongated earrings. His jatamukuta (crown of hair) leads to a tall ushnisha, in the Koh Ker style, symbolizing his high level of spiritual development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe face has eyebrows described by a continuous ridged line, a moustache, a beard, rimmed lips and wide open eyes. The inner rims of the ears are scalloped. The lobes hang low. His tiara or mukuta is also richly decorated. A tradition that continued to develop in Cambodia from the 9th century to the post-Angkor period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe head is covered in tightly braided woven hair, enhanced by a cylindrical-shaped 'Chignon' style topknot, secured by a braided ribbon, in Koh Ker style. The top of the head shows a lotus flower. The lotus flower represents purity, compassion and the giving of great joy to all. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sculpture is loose mounted on a wood base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStylistically, this masterpiece relates to the school of sculpture associated with the pre-Angkorian Koh Ker period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe statue is carved in the round, rather than as a relief on a stela. From this, we can infer that Khmer sculptors would have desired their artwork to be viewed from all sides and thus placed in the centre of temples rather than against a wall. While religious - priests supervised their execution - their realism is unmistakable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering SE Asian Art for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and honest listings. However, if for any reason, whatsoever, you are unhappy with your purchase please just let us know and we will provide a full refund. We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HD Asian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39994896810087,"sku":"SCST510","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/4769\/5207\/products\/SCST510-10.jpg?v=1672372988"},{"product_id":"antique-khmer-style-bronze-bayon-standing-lokeshvara-statue-53cm-21","title":"Antique Khmer Style Stone Koh Ker Seated Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara Statue - 62cm\/25\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Khmer Style Stone Koh Ker Seated Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara Statue - 62cm\/25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures (Height) 62cm\/25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn antique Khmer style four arm Lokeshvara statue in the Koh Ker style. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLokeshvara is the bodhisattva of compassion (Avalokitesvara) in his role as the lord of the six realms of existence (hell beings, hungry ghosts, animals, humans, demigods, and gods). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeated on a simple pedestal, with his arms radiating around him and clad in a short sampot with classic Koh Ker style pleats. The face with wide features surmounted by a cylindrical headdress adorned with a meditating Amitabha Buddha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis superb sculpture of the saviour Avalokitesvara bears eloquent witness to the importance of the Mahayana Buddhist cult of the bodhisattva in pre-Angkorian Cambodia. It signals a taste for large devotional sculptures, undoubtedly installed in well-endowed temples where they would have served as important cult icons. The sensitively modelled and incised facial rendering and the distinctive braided crown of matted hair (jatamukuta) links this sculpture to other tenth-century style figures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his hands he holds a lotus bud, sutra (holy text), mala beads and Kalasha. His softly contoured face with indigenous characteristics has a serene downcast expression, with heavy-lidded eyes, arched eyebrows carved in relief meet in the middle above a well-shaped broad nose, and wide lips with a serene smile are framed by a second incised line. and beauty lines upon his neck.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis head is covered in tightly braided woven hair, enhanced by a cylindrical-shaped 'Chignon' style topknot, secured by a ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and sublime sculpture of Lokeshvara. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis traditional in appearance piece is sure to add a unique touch to any room of your home or workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering Asian Art for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and honest listings. However, if for any reason, whatsoever, you are unhappy with your purchase please just let us know and we will provide a full refund. We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HD Asian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40115123978343,"sku":"SCST544","price":5995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/4769\/5207\/files\/SCST544-1.jpg?v=1684936058"},{"product_id":"antique-koh-ker-style-stone-bodhisattva-avalokitesvara-statue-54cm-22","title":"Antique Koh Ker Style Stone Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara Statue - 55cm\/22\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Koh Ker Style Stone Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Statue - 55cm\/22\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures - (Height) 55cm\/22\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn antique Koh Ker style Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara statue, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. 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A tradition that continued to develop in Cambodia from the 9th century to the post-Angkor period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe head is covered in tightly braided woven hair, enhanced by a cylindrical-shaped 'Chignon' style topknot, secured by a braided ribbon, in Koh Ker style. The top of the head shows a lotus flower. The lotus flower represents purity, compassion and the giving of great joy to all. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sculpture is loose mounted on a wood base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStylistically, this masterpiece relates to the school of sculpture associated with the pre-Angkorian Koh Ker period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe statue is carved in the round, rather than as a relief on a stela. 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The face with wide features surmounted by a cylindrical headdress adorned with a meditating Amitabha Buddha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis lovely sculpture of the saviour Avalokitesvara bears eloquent witness to the importance of the Mahayana Buddhist cult of the bodhisattva in pre-Angkorian Cambodia. It signals a taste for large devotional sculptures, undoubtedly installed in well-endowed temples where they would have served as important cult icons. The sensitively modelled and incised facial rendering and the distinctive braided crown of matted hair (jatamukuta) links this sculpture to other tenth-century style figures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his hands he holds a lotus bud and mala beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis softly contoured face with indigenous characteristics has a serene downcast expression, with heavy-lidded eyes, arched eyebrows carved in relief meet in the middle above a well-shaped broad nose, and wide lips with a serene smile are framed by a second incised line. and beauty lines upon his neck.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis head is covered in tightly braided woven hair, enhanced by a cylindrical-shaped 'Chignon' style topknot, secured by a ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and sublime sculpture of Lokeshvara. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScholarly Reference:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew York Metropolitan Museum Collection - Accession Number: 51302\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChristie's Auction House - Sale 13482 (May 2016) - The Dani \u0026amp; Anna Ghigo Collection:Part I: South East Asian, Himalayan and Indian Works of Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo aid with safe transport your \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAvalokitesvara will be packed in a wood crate before shipping, with DHL. The cost of wood crating, packing and shipping (with DHL) is included. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis traditional in appearance piece is sure to add a unique touch to any room of your home or workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering Asian Art for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and honest listings. However, if for any reason, whatsoever, you are unhappy with your purchase please just let us know and we will provide a full refund. We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HD Asian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56216274010499,"sku":"SCST637","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/4769\/5207\/files\/SCST637-4.jpg?v=1754934399"},{"product_id":"antique-khmer-style-stone-koh-ker-standing-bodhisattva-avalokitesvara-statue-91cm-36","title":"Antique Thai Style Stone Standing Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara Statue - 76cm\/30\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Thai Style Stone Standing Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara Statue - 76cm\/30\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures (Height) 76cm\/30\" (Weight) 15.2kg\/33.6lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAn antique southern Thailand Lokeshvara statue in a late 7th‑century style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLokeshvara\u003c\/strong\u003e, a form of Avalokiteshvara, is the bodhisattva of compassion in his role as lord of the six realms of existence—hell beings, hungry ghosts, animals, humans, demigods, and gods. Here he stands on a simple pedestal, clad in a short sampot, his broad, dignified features crowned by a cylindrical headdress adorned with a small meditating Amitabha Buddha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis graceful image of the saviour Avalokiteshvara eloquently testifies to the importance of the Mahayana cult of the bodhisattva in pre‑Angkor, pre‑Sukhothai Thailand. It reflects a taste for substantial devotional sculptures, almost certainly created for prosperous temples where they would have served as major cult icons. The sensitively modelled face, with its finely incised details, and the distinctive braided crown of matted hair (jatamukuta) link this figure to other seventh‑century style works from the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHere, the bodhisattva of compassion is shown with an ascetic’s refinement, dressed in a simple waistcloth secured with a cord, the incised folds following the contours of the torso. The cult of Avalokiteshvara assumed special prominence in Mahayana Buddhism during this period and, having developed in India, was soon embraced by Buddhist communities across Southeast Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHis softly contoured face, with its local, indigenous character, has a serene, downcast expression: heavy‑lidded eyes, arched brows carved in relief that meet gently above a well‑shaped broad nose, and wide lips set in a quiet smile. The head is covered in tightly braided hair, gathered into a cylindrical chignon‑like topknot bound with a ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eA beautiful and sublime sculpture of Avalokiteshvara, this piece embodies both historical significance and the timeless presence of compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScholarly Reference:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew York Metropolitan Museum Collection - Object: 1987.218.16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo aid with safe transport your \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAvalokitesvara will be packed in a wood crate before shipping, with DHL. The cost of wood crating, packing and shipping (with DHL) is included. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis traditional in appearance piece is sure to add a unique touch to any room of your home or workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering Asian Art for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and honest listings. However, if for any reason, whatsoever, you are unhappy with your purchase please just let us know and we will provide a full refund. 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