The Crown Shakyamuni Buddha, Enlightened Sovereign | Nepali Gold Gilded Statue
Crown Shakyamuni Buddha, Enlightened Sovereign measures 35 cm (13.8 inches) in height and 23.5 cm (9.3 inches) at the base, weighing 3.58 kg. Expertly crafted from a copper body, it is lavishly gilded with 24K gold, covered with a triple layer of gilding, and features intricate gold and acrylic paintings enhanced with carefully inlaid gemstones. Deeply engraved carvings produce a magnificent three-dimensional effect, reflecting both the spiritual majesty and exceptional craftsmanship of Himalayan artisans.
The Buddha is depicted seated in the lotus position (padmasana), symbolizing meditation and spiritual awakening. His right hand touches the earth, a gesture known as bhumisparsha mudra (“earth-touching gesture”). This represents the moment of his enlightenment, when he called the earth to witness his victory over Mara (the tempter). His left hand rests on his lap, palm upward, in the gesture of meditation (dhyana mudra), with the alms Bowl, symbolizing inner concentration and spiritual balance. Shakyamuni is dressed in simple monastic robes, signifying renunciation, humility, and detachment from worldly life. He sits atop a double lotus pedestal, representing purity and the Buddha’s transcendence over the material world. Shakyamuni Buddha is depicted wearing an elaborate five-pointed crown and wide necklaces adorned with numerous gemstones, reflecting his royal symbolism and spiritual authority. The five points of the crown represent the Five Dhyani Buddhas—Vairocana, Akshobhya, Ratnasambhava, Amitabha, and Amoghasiddhi—each embodying a unique aspect of enlightened wisdom.
Size: 13.8”/35cm (Height) x 9.3”/23.5cm (Base)
Weight: 3.58 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Shakyamuni Buddha, rediscovered the Middle Way and is regarded as the enlightened one who established Buddhism. His teachings on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path have helped numerous people comprehend the nature of suffering, its causes, and the way to liberation. Shakyamuni's life exemplifies the possibility for all beings to reach enlightenment via practice and moral behavior, from his renunciation to his enlightenment and teaching career.
