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Compassion radiates outward in this miniature portrayal of Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara, known as Guanyin in China. A fan of sculpted arms surrounds the serene central figure, transforming the thumb-sized composition into a study of rhythm, symmetry, and purposeful detail.The foremost hands meet in a gesture of reverence, while others rest in meditation or hold distinct ritual attributes. An ornate headdress, layered garments, and a warm gold-tone finish bring unity to the intricate silhouette, anchored by a patterned lotus pedestal.Within Mahayana Buddhism, the many arms of Avalokiteshvara symbolize an immeasurable capacity to perceive suffering and respond through countless compassionate means. The sculpture reflects empathy expressed not only as feeling, but as attentive action.
$53.00 USD
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Carved, assembled and finished by hand in a process that preserves the subtle trace of the maker. No two pieces are exactly alike.