Four-armed Lokeshvara (Avalokiteshvara) statuette in copper alloy with green crusty patina, Thailand, Lopburi, 12th century Standing in samapada, his upper arms raised parallel to his body, while his lower arms are half extended perpendicularly, he carries in each of his hands his attributes: the kalasha, a vase containing the elixir of immortality amrta, the padma lotus bud symbolizing purity, the mala or rosary and the sutra or sacred book. Dressed in a short sampot with fishtail pleats and a jeweled belt, the broad-featured face is topped by a high bun adorned on the front with a representation of Buddha. Base with copper alloy nipple. Wooden base. Height: 24 cm; weight: 580 g Cast iron damage to the right ankle, slight crack to the thigh and under the chin. Provenance : - Former Evrard de Rouvre collection (1923-1979). By descent. With the collector's handwritten card. - According to the collector's notes, acquired in July 1974 from Galerie Monogram, Connie Mangskau, Bangkok.