antique khmer style seated bronze bodhisattva avalokiteshvara statue 24cm 11 Thoughtful Buddha Thailand Brass Dancing Shiva statue

Thailand Brass Dancing Shiva statue as Lord Nataraja - 7

The Buddhist disciples - Shariputra and Maudgalyayana are depicted either side of Buddha

” meaning bowing or adoration

not as muscular as earlier seventh century Khmer Vishnu images

embodying the ideals of femininity and spiritual harmony

antique khmer style seated bronze bodhisattva avalokiteshvara statue 24cm 11 Thoughtful Buddha Thailand Brass Dancing Shiva statueAntique Khmer Style Seated Bronze Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Statue 36cm 14" Measures (Height) 36cm 14" An antique Khmer style Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara statue. Bodhisattva are beings who have gained enlightenment but postpone their ascension to nirvana to help others achieve the blessed state. Avalokiteshvara is the earthly form of the eternal Buddha Amitabha, who can often be seen in Avalokiteshvaras headdress in art. The bodhisattva was charged