Bronze Male-Form Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, Song dynasty Estimate Period: 10th – 15th Century
Height: 24.5cm
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Soto Asian Art is specialises in Chinese, Indian, Himalayan-Tibetan and Southeast Asian art from the 8th to 16th centuries.
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Li H.Kei F o u n d e r , 創 辦 人
Mr Li H.Kei is an impassioned collector. With over 30 years devotion in Asian art, his know-how and practical expertise go beyond theoretical understanding.
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D i r e c t o r , 主 任
Mr Jason Li, manages overall operations, business and relationship development within Soto Asian Art. Jason graduated with dual Master Degrees (MSc) from Aston University, and Imperial College London, U.K.
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Collection 珍藏
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Bronze Male-Form Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, Song dynasty
Estimate Period: 10th – 15th Century
Height: 24.5cm
Hong Kong, 香港
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(+852) 93219101
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Collection 珍藏
Bronze Male-Form Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, Song dynasty (1) 銅男相自在觀音坐像, 宋朝, 10 – 13世紀
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Translated in Chinese by Indian Buddhist scholar, Dharmakṣema; the Buddhist scripture, The Compassionate White Lotus Flower Sutra (悲華經). The sutra describes before Avalokiteśvara (觀世音), cultivate himself to Buddhism; under Gautama Buddha (釋迦牟尼), alongside with his father Chakravarti (轉輪王) and his younger brother.
Hong Kong, 香港
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Collection 珍藏
Bronze Male-Form Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, Song dynasty (2) 銅男相自在觀音坐像, 宋朝, 10 – 13世紀
Avalokiteśvara, in earlier times, was the eldest son of Chakravarti formerly recognised as, “不煦”, and his younger brother as, “尼摩”. Under the practice of Gautama Buddha, Chakravarti (father of Avalokiteśvara) was given a dharma name, Amitābha “ 阿弥陀佛”; eldest son of Chakravarti, ordained as Avalokiteśvara “ 觀世音菩薩”; and youngest son of Chakravarti, ordained under the name Mahāsthāmaprāpta “ 大勢至菩薩”.
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Prior to Sui (隋) and Tang dynasty (唐年代), when India at the height of its power. Buddhist missionaries and scholars traveled abroad and began the earliest phase of Buddhism across Tibet and China. Avalokiteśvara (觀世音菩薩) originally depicted as a male Bodhisattva in paintings and sculptures. Following, Sui and Tang dynasty, Avalokiteśvara began a gender transition from male to female form. After the fall and the end of the Song dynasty (大致宋朝後), Avalokiteśvara has completed its gender change from male to female form; portray characteristics, appearance, and temperament of a Chinese female goddess (聖母).
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All forms of male Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva Buddhist arts during the Song dynasty are considered exceptionally rare, among surviving works of ancient Chinese art. With wood carvings male form of Avalokiteśvara as most prevalent, followed by paintings, then bronzes, in particular with copper casting sculptures which are highly sought after among collectors. The bronze male-form Avalokiteśvara demonstrates exceptionally detailed craftsmanship. It is precise and well-balanced combine with an ancient naturalistic expression present in Song dynasty Buddhist art. Seated in the great cloud (雲椅), dress in loose robe tied in a sash at the waist; above the lips present with a mustache with a beard at base of the chin, hair folded behind at shoulder length. Crown placed center above the forehead present with a symbol of Avalokiteśvara, with down casting eyes display the powerful glaze of a maleform of bodhisattva conjoined in compose facial expression.
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Soto Asian Art, 禪藏 Private viewings are conducted by appointment. We are only able to accommodate viewings of artworks in a secured off-site facility in Central and Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Those wishing to make an appointment may send an email to info@sotoasianart.com, alternatively, an appointment can be made by phone (+852) 93219101 or by WeChat (微信)
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