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Trimukha Avalokiteshvara Bronze Statue – Southeast Asia

Name: Trimukha Avalokiteshvara Bronze Statue – Southeast Asia
Brand: 1stBuddha
SKU: 310
Price: 3450 EUR
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Rare bronze of Trimukha Avalokiteshvara, the three-faced Bodhisattva of Compassion. Originating from Southeast Asia (Thailand or Cambodia), this hollow-cast bronze features natural mineral patina, multiple arms, and ritual iconography. Verified authentic via UV and microscopic analysis.

€3,450.00

Estimated Value: €11,500

Object: Trimukha Avalokiteśvara (three-faced Bodhisattva of Compassion)

Material: Bronze with original fire-gilding

Technique: Traditional lost-wax casting

Iconography: Three-faced (trimukha) esoteric Vajrayana form of Avalokiteśvara, seated in vajrāsana on a lotus base, crowned and adorned, with multiple arms displaying canonical mudrās and attributes.

Surface & Evidence: Preserved remnants of original fire-gilding visible in protected recesses, embedded beneath complex, naturally developed oxidation layers. Multi-layered green, brown and dark patina consistent with long-term natural aging. No modern lacquer, artificial patina or later surface treatment observed.

Construction: Traditional hand-cast structure without modern mechanical elements.

Condition: Structurally intact. No visible breaks, restorations or later interventions. Wear consistent with age and historical handling.

Dimensions: Height 36 cm · Width 22 cm

Weight: 4.3 kg

Authenticity: Based on confirmed original fire-gilding, natural patina development, traditional casting technique and correct esoteric iconography, this object is assessed as an authentic historical Vajrayana bronze.

VR1 prepared by 1stbuddha according to the fixed internal validation format.

Trimukha Avalokiteshvara Bronze Statue – Southeast Asia

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Trimukha Avalokiteśvara – Fire-Gilded Bronze, Vajrayana Tradition

This bronze sculpture depicts Trimukha Avalokiteśvara, the three-faced manifestation of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, symbolizing all-seeing awareness and omnidirectional compassion. Seated in vajrasana on a lotus pedestal, the figure is crowned and adorned with ritual ornaments, while the multiple arms perform sacred mudrās and hold symbolic attributes consistent with Vajrayana iconography.

Technical examination reveals original fire-gilding residues preserved in protected recesses, embedded beneath naturally developed oxidation layers. The surface displays a complex, multi-layered patina in green and brown tones, consistent with prolonged natural aging rather than artificial finishing. Casting details and surface wear indicate traditional lost-wax bronze production.

The iconography and sculptural language suggest a Himalayan or related Vajrayana sphere, rather than a purely Southeast Asian decorative tradition. The trimukha form represents the transcendent capacity of Avalokiteśvara to perceive suffering in all directions and realms.

Material: Fire-gilded bronze

Technique: Traditional lost-wax casting

Iconography: Trimukha Avalokiteśvara (three faces, multiple arms)

Height: 36 cm

Width: 22 cm

Weight: 4.3 kg

Condition: Structurally intact; original surface with age-consistent wear; no restorations observed

This sculpture represents an authentic, historically grounded Vajrayana image, valued for its iconographic rarity, technical integrity, and preserved traces of original gilding.