Bidspirit auction | 普賢菩薩 文殊菩薩

普賢菩薩 文殊菩薩 - RARE PR SEATED GUANYIN GILT CHING. A rare pair of seated Guanyin, Quing Dynasty Samantabhadra and Manjusri Bodhisattva. Heavy gilt copper from the estate of Carol and Howard Phillips featured in a previous Ringling Museum of Art Exhibition. EACH measuring (23cm W x 27cm H) 9” W x 8.5” H combined weight is 6.05 kg (13.4 LB) These two Guanyin statues not only have some cultural relic characteristics of the Qing Dynasty but also some cultural relic characteristics of the Ming Dynasty.  Samantabhadra Material: Copper as a whole, part of the surface gilded Bodhisattva Manjushri, with his left hand holding a lotus and his right hand forming the gesture of bestowing vows, sits on a six-tusked white elephant.Bodhisattva Samantabhadra symbolizes the practice of vows, guiding those who make wishes to fulfill their desires. The white elephant represents auspiciousness and pure, unblemished qualities. Samantabhadra is dedicated to assisting sentient beings on their path to enlightenment, conveying the message of courage in helping others with a selfless spirit. As the attendants of Gautama Buddha, alongside Manjushri Bodhisattva, Samantabhadra and Manjushri work together to bring compassion to all beings. Manjusri Bodhisattva Material: Copper as a whole, part of the surface gilded Manjushri Bodhisattva forms the gesture of granting wishes with left hand and holds a wish-fulfilling jewel in right hand, sitting on a blue lion.Manjushri Bodhisattva symbolizes great wisdom and possesses the power of enlightened wisdom. The blue lion is capable of roaring with a might that shakes demons and fulfills wishes. Manjushri Bodhisattva uses his wisdom to help people resist worldly cravings and confusion, transcend worldly bonds, and realize the truth. This symbolizes the spirit of people pursuing self-transcendence. As attendants of Shakyamuni Buddha, Manjushri Bodhisattva and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva work together to bring compassion to all beings. Shipping: Shipping costs are not included but both international and national shipping quotes are available using UPS. We are happy to give a quote for UPS shipping prior to bidding. If you are bidding on multiple lots or you have your own shipping preference please email philippe@longlake.art for more information. In person pick up of winning items can be scheduled. Everything ships from Florida, USA.