843058

Bronze Figure of Avalokitesvara, Ming Dynasty #843058

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Bronze Figure of Avalokitesvara,  Ming Dynasty  #843058
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4"><tr><td><em> </em></td></tr><tr> <td width="100%"> Authentic, late Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) lacquered bronze Buddhists figure of Avalokitesvara, circa 1600. Condition: beautiful old deep patina showing the age and usage. Height; 8 inches.
Avalokiteshvara is the earthly manifestation of the self born, eternal Buddha, Amitabha.
?Buddhist mythology tells of Avalokitesvara?s was being born from a ray of light that sprang from Amitabha Buddha's right eye. Avalokitesvara came to be known by most Tibetans as Buddha's earthly representation and as chief guardian of the dharma (doctrine) until the advent of Maitreya Buddha.? </td></tr><tr> <td> </td></tr><tr> <td>Reference #: C21</td></tr><tr><td>Condition:fair</td></tr><tr><td>Year:Ming Dynasty 17th century</td></tr><tr><td>Title:Bronze Figure of Avalokitesvara, Ming Dynasty </td></tr><tr><td>Location:Toronto, Canada</td></tr></table>