Bronze firegilt with turquoisesChina / Tibet , 14th century , Densatil MonastryDimensions: Height 22 cm Wide 14 cm Depth 7 cmWeight: 1455 grams without baseBust attached to metal rod showing a golden Avalokiteshvara, Buddhist god of compassion and mercy. The chest and arms are adorned with elaborate jewellery and turqoise stone inlays. The face is round and smooth with slightly smiling lips and almost closed eyes, emanating a peaceful friendliness. The high arched eyebrows are created in one single line, the third eye in the center of it. The elongated earlobes are also decorated with large floral pendants with turquoise inlay. The tiara is also of elaborate design and hair bands are floating down on the sides.