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Crown Shakyamuni Buddha Figurine on Throne | Radiating Enlightened Serenity
This Crown Shakyamuni Buddha Figurine on Throne showcases the refined craftsmanship of traditional Himalayan Buddhist sculpture. Measuring 137 cm (53.94 inches) in height with an 83.5 cm (32.9 inches) base and weighing 49.34 kg, it features a copper body covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding and enhanced with deeply engraved carvings that create a magnificent 3D-like effect. Detailed acrylic painting adds definition to selected features, while carefully set gemstones bring subtle color and decorative depth. The combination of intricate engraving, radiant gilding, painting, and gemstone work reflects the precision, patience, and exceptional skill required to create this large-scale sacred sculpture.
The Crowned Shakyamuni Buddha, seated upon an elaborately ornamented throne, presents the historical Buddha in a regal form that expresses both his princely heritage and the supreme spiritual authority of complete enlightenment. The ornate crown signifies awakened sovereignty, the dignity of Buddhahood, and, in Himalayan iconography, may also evoke the Five Buddha Families and Five Wisdoms. His right hand forms the Bhumisparsha Mudra, the “earth-touching” gesture that commemorates the moment beneath the Bodhi tree when he called the Earth to witness his awakening and victory over Mara. His serene expression and composed seated posture convey profound meditation, inner stability, and freedom from attachment, while the elevated throne reinforces the majesty and universality of his enlightened teachings. Together, the crown, throne, and sacred gesture create a refined representation of wisdom, spiritual sovereignty, purification, and the journey from princely life to complete awakening.
Size: 53.94”/137cm (Height) x 32.9”/83.5cm (Base)
Weight: 49.34 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body, Gemstones
Shakyamuni Buddha, born Siddhartha Gautama, is the historical Buddha whose teachings form the foundation of Buddhism. After renouncing his privileged life, he attained enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya, India, realizing the nature of suffering and the path beyond it. He then spent the remainder of his life teaching the Dharma, including the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, which guide practitioners in cultivating wisdom, ethical conduct, meditation, and compassion. His teachings provide a path toward liberation from suffering and freedom from the cycle of samsara.
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