ABS 145
Code: ABS 145
Country: Tibet
Style: Nepalese School
Date: 1250 - 1350
Dimensions in cm WxHxD: 24.1 x 26.5 x ?
Materials: Gilt sheet of hammered copper
Bodhisattva Manjushri
This work of art was created using the repoussé method. In this process, a copper plate is worked with a small hammer and the image is thus embossed in relief. Depicted is the bodhisattva of Wisdom, Manjushri. Young and graceful, adorned with the jewellery and silk fabrics characteristic of divine manifestations, he sits in a relaxed posture on a lotus throne. On the two flowers on either side of the deity rest his attributes: the sword of wisdom, which cuts through the roots of ignorance, and the book of the "Perfection of Wisdom". His golden body contrasts with the red background and with the black accentuated details. This work testifies to the great skill of Nepalese artisans of that time.
Bodhisattvas are the "heroes for enlightenment". These advanced practitioners are motivated by compassion, and strive to help all sentient beings to attain liberation on their path to perfect Buddhahood. Their royal adornments symbolise the quality of their spiritual realisation.
This work of art was created using the repoussé method. In this process, a copper plate is worked with a small hammer and the image is thus embossed in relief. Depicted is the bodhisattva of Wisdom, Manjushri. Young and graceful, adorned with the jewellery and silk fabrics characteristic of divine manifestations, he sits in a relaxed posture on a lotus throne. On the two flowers on either side of the deity rest his attributes: the sword of wisdom, which cuts through the roots of ignorance, and the book of the "Perfection of Wisdom". His golden body contrasts with the red background and with the black accentuated details. This work testifies to the great skill of Nepalese artisans of that time.
Bodhisattvas are the "heroes for enlightenment". These advanced practitioners are motivated by compassion, and strive to help all sentient beings to attain liberation on their path to perfect Buddhahood. Their royal adornments symbolise the quality of their spiritual realisation.