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Bodhisattva AvalokiteshvaraNepal - wood - height 39cm - 16th century Malla PeriodStanding in a subtle tribhanga with is right hand in varada mudra (gesture of charity), the left hand in jnana mudra (gesture of teaching), and wearing sandals, long dhoti, jeweled belt and necklace, long scarf falling down his sides, antelope-skin over his left shoulder, circular earrings, and bejeweled foliate crown. for a similar: Soheby's "Indian and Southeast Asian Art" New York December 5, 1992 Lot. 48 Property from the Collection of Mrs. James W. Alsdorf |