Spectacular Thousand-Hand Avalokitesvara Statue

Thousand-Hand Avalokitesvara Statue, judging from the entire coating of the object. It should be more than a hundred years old.

Bodhisattva is a symbol of compassion and mercy in Chinese Buddhism. The Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara has many arms, symbolizing her ability to help sentient beings in many ways. The statue represents this image with its many arms and kind face.

The material appears to be bronze, a common material for traditional China regions.