Ascetic form of Avalokiteshvara Padmapani
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India and Nepal
Orientation 2
Display 1
ABS 016
Code: ABS 016
Country: India (north-west)
Style: Swat
Date: 600 - 700
Dimensions in cm WxHxD: 6.2 x 10 x 4.1
Materials: Brass: eyes and urna are inlaid with silver
Ascetic form of Avalokitesvara Padmapani displaying the gesture of generosity (varada-mudra).
Padmapani is shown here in the siddhi-like ascetic form distinguished by long hair and few ornaments - restricted here to a beaded necklace, the “investiture with the sacred thread” (yajnopavita), and bracelets. Note the small effigy of the transcendental Buddha Amitabha attached to the matted crown of hair (jatamakuta).
Padmapani is shown here in the siddhi-like ascetic form distinguished by long hair and few ornaments - restricted here to a beaded necklace, the “investiture with the sacred thread” (yajnopavita), and bracelets. Note the small effigy of the transcendental Buddha Amitabha attached to the matted crown of hair (jatamakuta).