This 3D-printed Museum Replica reproduces the Head of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, an ancient sculpture from the Gandhara region (modern-day Afghanistan and Pakistan) dating to the 300s–400s CE during the late Kushan period. The original artifact exemplifies Mahayana Buddhist iconography, depicting the bodhisattva as a compassionate figure who postpones nirvana to assist others. It reflects a fusion of Greco-Roman naturalism in facial features, Indian spiritual expression, and Persian stylistic elements in the hair, with a diadem featuring a lotus pedestal symbolizing purity and connection to Amitabha Buddha’s Pure Land.
Available materials for the Head of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara include:
– White Nylon: Polished for a smooth surface, offering the most cost-effective option.
– Black Nylon: Treated post-printing for resistance to external conditions, scratching, and rubbing; provides stable, consistent color across batches with a uniform, high-quality finish.
– Bronze: Produced via metal casting from a 3D-printed wax master model, injected into a plaster mold for an elegant metallic appearance.
– Gold Plated Brass: Cast brass base with gold plating for a luxurious finish.
– White Rhodium Plated Brass: Cast brass plated in white rhodium for a bright, silver-like durability.
More about the materials: https://www.sculpteo.com/en/materials/
Replica Measurements (Nylon): 7.9 × 10 cm (3.11 × 3.94 in)
Replica Measurements (Metals): 2.6 × 3.3 cm (1.02 × 1.30 in)
For objects exceeding production limits in certain materials, the replica is scaled down from the original dimensions. Hollowing may be incorporated in some cases to reduce material usage and lower the price.
