Mandorla

A Buddhist symbolic oval shape placed behind spiritual beings, especially images of the Buddha, emphasizing their enlightened nature They may also be shaped like a pointed lotus petal or a bodhi leaf as well as stylized flames symbolizing the divine light emanating from the enlightened being.

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  • Sale! Antique Nanhai Guanyin with Aureole and Acolytes, China #16428LMK

    Antique Nanhai Guanyin with Aureole and Acolytes, China #16428LMK

    Original price was: $720.00.Current price is: $595.00.
    H: 22.75″    W: 7.25″    D:  5″  |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Carved from one piece of wood, this triad depicts Nanhai Guanyin and her two acolytes, Shan Tsai  (now lost to deterioration) and Longnü, the Dragon Princess holding the Precious Gem. As a Pure Land Buddhist carving, her crown is centered with Amitabha Buddha in meditation bordered by the flames of Buddhism. Despite its losses, this Ming/Qing carving retains its spiritual and serene charm

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  • Vintage Brass Buddha with Aureole, Nepal (30611LEM) $790

    Vintage Brass Buddha with Aureole, Nepal (30611LEM) $790

    $790.00

    This finely cast metalwork brass Shakyamuni Buddha reflects the conservative tradition of Nepalese sculpture which experienced few changes in proportion or decorative details over the past several hundred years. Originating stylistically from Gupta and later Pala Indian art, Nepalese artists created their unique style from the 6th-7th centuries that evolved to a distinctive physiognomy including…

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  • Sale! Vintage Bronze Guanyin in Meditation, Thailand #11250BKE

    Vintage Bronze Guanyin in Meditation, Thailand #11250BKE

    Original price was: $485.00.Current price is: $350.00.
    H: 19.5”  W: 9.375”  D: 9” | CALL 213-568-3030 or email [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    This lovely vintage 20th century Thai bronze statue is the White Clad Guanyin seated in meditation on a multi-tiered throne holding her vial of precious dew.  Her open hood is centered by a mandorla surrounding an image of Buddha Amitabha, the Buddha of Infinite Light. This one of a kind piece is a vision of compassionate serenity with her half closed eyes and benevolent smile.

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