AVALOKITESVARA Large Artisan BUDDHA Statue-4 Arms-Gilded Copper Metal Sculpture

AVALOKITESVARA BUDDHA STATUE - 9 INCHES Four Arms - Bodhisattva - Handmade Gilded Copper Metal - Tibetan PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING ~ Professional Packing for Valuables ~ USA Seller Beautiful - Brand New Condition - Exquisite Handmade and High Quality Avalokitesvara (Chinese: Guanyin, Japanese: Kannon) is the Bodhisattva of infinite compassion and mercy Material: Heavy copper bronze alloy, with hand-painted detail Color: Gilded copper bronze. Gilding adds elegant beauty and protection to the metal. Size: 9-inches / 23 cm Weight: 4.1 lbs / 1.86 kg *Pictures are shown with and without flash for better representation Avalokitesvara (Avalokiteshvara) Boddhisattva Avalokitesvara (Chinese: Guanyin, Japanese: Kannon) is the Bodhisattva of infinite compassion and mercy, the most popular of Mahayana Buddhist deities. He is the earthly manifestation of Amitabha, guarding the world between the departure of the historical Buddha, Gautama, and the appearance of the future Buddha, Maitreya. Name The name Avalokiteśvara means "lord who gazes down (at the world)". In Tibet, he is called Chenrezig, which means "one who always looks upon all beings". In China, he is known as Guanyin. In Japan, he is known as Kannon. Role Avalokiteśvara is the earthly manifestation of Amitabha Buddha and guards the world between the departure of Gautama and the appearance of Maitreya. He is also the creator of the fourth world, the living universe.