{"product_id":"11-headed-brass-avalokiteshvara-statue","title":"11-Headed Brass Avalokiteshvara Statue: The Compassionate Observer","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eWith primary hands pressed in serene devotion, the deity stands anchored against a chased aureole. This 11-headed brass Avalokiteshvara statue projects absolute stillness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFinish Contrast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: A dark, excavated patina settles into the recessed background, boldly contrasting with the burnished golden-brass glow of the central figure and lotus pedestal.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosture \u0026amp; Form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: The multi-armed Bodhisattva idol stands completely upright, surrounded by eight expressive arms and framed by a prominent, leaf-shaped aureole.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eKey Attribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: The stacked, multi-tiered heads culminate in a single serene Buddha face, representing infinite spiritual observation across all directions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCraftsmanship Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: Cast as a singular piece using the traditional lost-wax method, requiring immense metallurgical control to cleanly render the delicate overlapping arms and miniature facial expressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry and Iconography of Avalokiteshvara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn Himalayan Buddhist traditions, the eleven-headed manifestation of the Bodhisattva represents absolute, boundless compassion that shatters into multiple forms to hear the cries of the world. The primary hands meet at the heart in the Anjali mudra of respectful devotion, while the surrounding hands hold spiritual implements to guide followers toward enlightenment. The framing antique brass Prabhavali represents the radiating light of supreme consciousness, shielding the deity from ignorance. By preserving the dark, atmospheric weathering in the recesses, the artisans intentionally connect this modern casting to the visual gravity of ancient, rediscovered monastic bronzes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStyling Notes \u0026amp; Home Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePlace this profound piece on a west-facing meditation altar, where its stacked heads and multiple arms can serve as focal points during focused Vajrayana chanting. Its deeply historical, architectural silhouette also serves beautifully as a Himalayan Buddhist altar decor accent on a dedicated bookshelf in a quiet study. Measuring exactly 8 inches in height, the sculpture stands roughly the vertical length of a standard crystal water goblet, establishing an intimate yet commanding vertical focal point. At 1.18 kg, the physical mass of the cast metal securely grounds the slender, intricate figure, ensuring absolute stability on flat surfaces. The immense precision required to perfectly align and chase eleven distinct miniature faces along a single vertical axis validates this piece as an exceptional foundry achievement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eFinalize a deeply compassionate Mahayana shrine by storing sacred relics in a Himalayan Vajra box at its base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46141245391023,"sku":"VSP-070","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/127W_Compressed.jpg?v=1761983919","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/11-headed-brass-avalokiteshvara-statue","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}