Description
Crown Shakyamuni Buddha Statue | Embodiment of Enlightenment and Compassion
This Crown Shakyamuni Buddha Statue measures 53.94”/137cm in height with a 20.49”/52.06cm base and weighs 52.06 kg. Skillfully crafted from copper, the statue is covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, giving the surface a rich, radiant appearance. Deeply engraved carvings create a remarkable three-dimensional effect and highlight the precision of the metalwork throughout the sculpture. Detailed acrylic painting adds further definition, while carefully placed gemstones introduce subtle color and decorative richness. The combination of gold gilding, intricate engraving, painting, and gemstone embellishment reflects the careful craftsmanship involved in producing this impressive large-scale sculpture.
The iconography of Crowned Shakyamuni Buddha presents the historical Buddha in a regal form, symbolizing both his princely origins and his supreme spiritual sovereignty after enlightenment. Seated majestically upon an elaborate throne, he wears an ornate crown and royal ornaments that emphasize his awakened dignity and transcendence. His serene expression reflects profound wisdom and inner stillness, while his right hand extends downward in the Bhumisparsha Mudra, the earth-touching gesture that recalls his victory over Mara and his attainment of enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree. His left hand rests in meditation, often holding an alms bowl, representing renunciation, discipline, and the monastic path. The richly decorated throne beneath him further signifies the stability and authority of the Dharma, making this crowned representation a powerful image of enlightened wisdom, spiritual mastery, and the triumph over ignorance.
Size: 53.94”/137cm (Height) x 20.49”/52.06cm (Base)
Weight: 52.06 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. He attained full enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, demonstrating the path from suffering to liberation through wisdom, ethical conduct, and meditation. His life exemplifies the human potential for awakening, serving as the supreme teacher and guide.
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