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Khmer Lokeshvara (Avalokiteshvara) with kundika – bronze bodhisattva, lot 150 – Sculpture
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Khmer Lokeshvara (Avalokiteshvara) with kundika – bronze bodhisattva, lot 150

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Estimated value: €3,500 – €5,500 This is a large, heavily cast bronze statue of Avalokiteshvara (Lokeshvara), identifiable by the crowned Buddha figure in the crown and the attribute in the hand (kundika, the ritual water jar). This type of iconography belongs to the Khmer and post-Khmer tradition, where Buddhist and Hindu iconographies were deliberately intertwined. The posture is serene and frontal, with a clear emphasis on inner concentration and protection. The crown with a central Buddha image points to Avalokiteshvara as an enlightened bodhisattva, not an ordinary Buddha. This rules out a purely Thai or late decorative statue. The base is sealed and shows old ritual filling with strong, layered oxidation: reddish-brown core corrosion, green copper salts, and remnants of a gold-colored layer consistent with old gilding. The structure is irregular, rich in minerals, and uneven – characteristics that do not align with modern castings or artificial patination. The scale (42 cm), weight (6.8 kg), and technical construction make it clear that this is not a souvenir or a temple reproduction, but a serious devotional image, intended for long-term ritual use. The condition shows age, but retains strength and presence. Conclusion: an authentic, regionally Khmer-related Avalokiteshvara statue, likely 18th–19th century, with convincing material characteristics and clear religious iconography. No indications of modern forgery. Additional details: - Brand: 1stbuddha - Style: Khmer-traditie - Style: post-Khmertraditie - Colour: roodbruin - Colour: goudkleurig - Period: 18e–19e eeuw - availability: in_stock - product_type: Beeld / sculptuur
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CategorySculptureConditionGoodColorsGreenMaterialBronzeSeller locationDamme, GermanyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup

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Damme, GermanyOn Whoppah since February 2025 • 3 sales