Bronze with Silver eyes

Kashmir , 12th century

Dimensions: Height 19 cm Wide 12 cm Depth 6 cm

Weight: 949 grams

Bodhisattva Lokeshvara seated on a lotus petal throne with legs crossed, dressed in a pleated robe. The upper body is adorned with jewellery and strings. A thin scarf is wrapped around the shoulders. One hand is showing the varada mudra, gesture of offering, welcome and charity. The other hand is holding the stem of a flower while touching thumb and index finger. The long wavy hair is flowing down his shoulders, topped by a crown. Large, circular pendants hang from the ears. The downcast eyes are decorated with silver inlay. The statue is hollow.