Image title: Sahasrabhuja Lokeshvara

This terracotta sculpture shows an image of Sahasrabhuja Lokeshvara from the 20th century.—Specifications: 29cm x 15cm.

Sahasrabhuja Lokeshvara (सहस्रभुज लोकेश्वर) can also be spelled as Lokeśvara, Lokeswar, Lokesvara, Lokeshwar, Lokeshvar, Lokesvar, Sahasrabhujalokeshvara, Sahasrabhujalokesvara, Sahasrabhujalokeśvara, etc.

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Kathmandu valley in Nepal offers a wide variety of Buddhist objects such as paintings, scriptures, sculptures, ritualistic objects, etc. Buddhism was embraced by the people of Kathmandu valley and the Licchavi rulers up to 8th century encouraged Buddhism. The items found here are exhibited in the National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Museum).