Silver Wolf Trading Co : 1000 Armed Avolokitesvara, Vietnam, 19th c

1000 Armed Avolokitesvara, Vietnam, 19th c. - Laquered Wood, 28"

Avalokitesvara is known as the boundless ocean of compassion and mercy. In his 1000 armed manifestation, he is able to reach out to the suffering multitudes. This Vietnamese depiction is constructed from lacquered wood. The arms are loosely inserted. 19th cent. (all text & images © Silver Wolf Trading Co)

Detail: Left Arms

Silver Wolf Trading Co, P.O. Box 10389, Albuquerque 87184, New Mexico, USA - Tel: (505) 898 5293 - Fax: (505) 898 5293 - Email: wlfmn@netzero.net