6 Inch BEJEWELED AVALOKITESVARA BUDDHA STATUE 4 Arms - Bodhisattva - Handmade Gold Alloy-Plated Metal - Tibetan FAST SHIPPING ~ Professional Packing for Valuables ~ USA Seller Beautiful - Brand New Condition - Exquisite Handmade and High Quality Material: Heavy alloy, with tasteful jewel stone beadwork Color: bright gold plating Size: ~6-inches / 15 cm tall 4-inches / 10 cm wide 2.4- inch / 6 cm front to back Weight: 1.13 lbs / 0.51 kg *Pictures are shown with and without flash for better representation The Venerable Avalokitesvara (Avalokiteshvara) Buddha / Boddhisattva Avalokitesvara (Chinese: Guanyin, Japanese: Kannon) is the Bodhisattva of infinite compassion and mercy, the most popular of Mahayana Buddhist deities. He is the earthly manifestation of Amitabha Buddha, guarding the world between the departure of the historical Buddha, Gautama, and the appearance of the future Buddha, Maitreya. Name The name Avalokiteśvara means "lord who gazes down (at the world)". In Tibet, he is called Chenrezig, which means "one who always looks upon all beings". In China, he is known as Guanyin. In Japan, he is known as Kannon. Forms Avalokiteśvara is often depicted in many forms, including as a young or old person, male or female, human, god, or animal. He is usually identified by a small, seated Buddha in his headdress. Role Avalokiteśvara is the earthly manifestation of Amitabha Buddha and guards the world between the departure of Gautama and the appearance of Maitreya. He is also