Sahasrabhuja Avalokitesvara Buddhist Handmade Statue

Sahasrabhuja Avalokitesvara Buddhist Handmade Statue

Full Fire Gold Plated | Hand-Painted Face | Copper Sculpture | Lost-Wax Casting

• Item Code: HME26583

• Weight: 13,200 grams

• Dimensions (cm): 81 x 61 x 20

• Material: Copper

• Availability: Available

Sahasrabhuja Avalokitesvara – The Thousand-Armed Bodhisattva of Compassion

Sahasrabhuja Avalokitesvara, also known as the Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara, is one of the most profound manifestations of compassion in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. His many arms symbolize his boundless ability to reach out to sentient beings in all directions and assist them in their suffering. Each hand is often depicted with an eye in its palm, symbolizing wisdom and compassion working in unison.

This magnificent depiction represents Avalokitesvara’s vow to help all beings attain liberation, and should he ever falter in this mission, his body would shatter into a thousand pieces—only to be compassionately reassembled by Amitabha Buddha.

This statue embodies that boundless commitment to compassion, presented in an awe-inspiring scale and intricate craftsmanship, ideal for temples, meditation halls, or collectors of sacred art.

Gold-Painted Face – Infusing Spiritual Presence

The face of Sahasrabhuja Avalokitesvara is carefully painted with pure gold, bringing a lifelike presence to the sculpture. Special attention is given to the eyes and lips, capturing the deity’s serenity, awareness, and compassion—features that metalwork alone cannot convey.

In Buddhist tradition, this painting process is a sacred act of consecration, intended to invite the divine presence into the statue, making it suitable for veneration, rituals, and meditative practices. The artisan’s care in painting the face honors Avalokitesvara’s spiritual significance and invokes a deeper sense of connection for the devotee.

Full Fire Gold Plating – A Traditional Nepalese Mastery

This statue is adorned with full fire gold plating, also known as mercury gold plating—a revered traditional method practiced by master artisans in Nepal. Unlike modern electroplating, fire gold plating fuses genuine gold to the surface at high temperatures, resulting in a deep, radiant luster that is both timeless and durable.

Though more expensive, this process is prized for its authenticity and longevity, and is experiencing a renaissance in Nepal due to a growing appreciation for heritage techniques and spiritual artistry. The golden finish not only beautifies the sculpture but enhances its sacred character.

Lost-Wax Casting – A Legacy of Fine Artistry

Created using the ancient Lost-Wax casting technique, this statue reflects generations of Nepalese metalwork mastery:

1. A detailed wax model is first sculpted by hand.

2. The model is layered in a ceramic shell, which forms the casting mold.

3. The wax is melted out, leaving a cavity for molten metal.

4. Molten copper is poured in and allowed to cool and harden.

5. The mold is removed, and the statue is refined, gilded, and painted with exquisite care.

This process allows for high detail and individuality, making each piece unique and of exceptional quality.

Key Features

• Depicts Sahasrabhuja Avalokitesvara, the Thousand-Armed Bodhisattva of Compassion

• Full fire gold plating ensures a brilliant, lasting finish

• Hand-painted facial features add spiritual expression and depth

• Sculpted from solid copper using the Lost-Wax casting method

• A large, commanding presence—ideal for temples, sacred spaces, or art collections

• Symbolizes unlimited compassion, omnipresent awareness, and divine intervention