Description
Historical Handmade Gautama Buddha Sculpture Sage of the Shakyas
This Handmade Gautama Buddha Sculpture Sage of the Shakyas stands at 20.3”/51.5cm in height with a base width of 13”/33cm. It weighs 7.07 kg. Made from a copper body and adorned with 24K gold gilding, acrylic paintings, and embedded gemstones, this statue is finished with an antique patina, enhancing its timeless presence. Expertly handcrafted by skilled Nepali artisans, it reflects traditional craftsmanship and makes a refined addition to altars, meditation spaces, or spiritual collections.
The Buddha is depicted seated in padmāsana (lotus posture) atop a lotus base, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening. His right hand touches the earth in the bhumisparśa mudrā (earth-touching gesture), marking the moment of his enlightenment. The left hand rests in his lap holding an alms bowl, representing renunciation and inner peace. This serene pose reflects the Buddha's deep meditative state and his attainment of enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. The statue's intricate detailing, including the lotus base and the alms bowl, highlights the artistry and reverence for the Buddha as the founder of Buddhism and the embodiment of spiritual awakening.
Size: 20.3”/51.5cm (Height) x 13”/33cm (Base)
Weight: 7.07kg
Materials: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Antique Finish, 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.