antique khmer style seated bronze bodhisattva avalokiteshvara statue 24cm 11 Thoughtful Buddha mindfulness

mindfulness

and inner stillness on all who gaze upon him

The Deity is clothed in a 'sampot kan spin' and scarf indicated by indented lines

not as muscular as earlier seventh century Khmer Vishnu images

antique khmer style seated bronze bodhisattva avalokiteshvara statue 24cm 11 Thoughtful Buddha mindfulnessAntique 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