Avalokiteshvara

The compassionate one who never wanted Nirvana but helped others to reach Nirvana, is standing on a double lotus pedestal. He is beautifully decorated: a five leaf crown on his head, huge ear ornaments, a necklace and a long sacred thread along his chest and a lower garment untill his ankles. His right hand is in vara mudra and his left hand is holding a lotus. 19th century. Mongolia. Solid silver. Height: 18cm.