Antique Tibetan Travel Statue Avalokiteshvara – Vitarka Mudra – 18th Century
€450,00
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Tibetan Travel Altar: Avalokiteshvara
Your Spiritual Travel Companion from the 18th Century
"Not every statue was intended for the silence of a monastery. Some were meant to share life, traverse the mountains, and offer protection on every path you walk."
At a height of 13 cm, this antique bronze statue of Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) was crafted par excellence as a personal travel statue. In 18th-century Tibetan culture, statues of this size were carried by travelers and monks as a portable altar. It offered a constant spiritual connection and protection during dangerous journeys through the Himalayas.
Why this image should be your travel companion
Whether you are taking a physical journey or undergoing a significant inner transition, this image of the Bodhisattva of Compassion reminds you that you never travel alone. The four arms symbolize his ability to offer help in all directions simultaneously. The hand gesture, the Anjali Mudra, brings the energy of calm, focus, and unconditional acceptance into your immediate surroundings.
Forensic Analysis & Expertise
Especially with travel figurines, the "wear and tear of devotion" is crucial for the value. This object displays all the characteristics of a weathered spiritual instrument:
- ⬥ Tactile Wear: The soft fading of the details on the knees and hands bears witness to decades, if not centuries, of touch and prayer by the original owner.
- ⬥ Authentic Core: The hollow underside still contains the oxidized remains of the original casting core, indispensable proof of the 18th-century lost-wax method.
- ⬥ Natural Patina: The layered oxidation (cuprite and malachite) is deeply rooted in the metal, a process that cannot be artificially accelerated.
Technical Specifications
| Type: | Personal Travel Image (Portable Altar) |
| Dating: | 18th Century (c. 1700–1800) |
| Dimensions: | 13 cm (h) x 6.5 cm (w) |
| Material: | Cast bronze with historical patina |
Are you looking for a powerful protector for your own journey?
➔ Add this masterpiece to your collectionEach object is examined before it is offered: material, casting or carving technique, surface, and signs of age are compared with documented references. You will receive a certificate of authenticity and an official invoice detailing the period, material, and available provenance.
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