copy of antique phnom da style bronze guimet museum bodhisattva avalokitesvara compassion 47cm 19 4 arm Brahma Ganesha is often found playing

Ganesha is often found playing a musical instrument

awaiting renewal

The casting is beautiful as you can see in the fine details of the face and hands

emphasizing the Buddha's desire to help others escape the cycle of suffering

The Garuda is cast in classic Indonesian Majapahit style

copy of antique phnom da style bronze guimet museum bodhisattva avalokitesvara compassion 47cm 19 4 arm Brahma Ganesha is often found playingAntique Phnom Da Style Bronze Guimet Museum Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara Compassion 46cm 18" Measures (Height) 46cm 18" An antique Phnom Da 9th century style Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara statue, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Bodhisattva are beings who have gained enlightenment but postpone their ascension to nirvana to help others achieve the blessed state. A similar sculpture to this piece can be found in the preeminent museum of Southeast Asian Art