Description
Traditionally Hand Made Gautama Shakyamuni Sculpture
This is a hand-carved sculpture of The Gautama Buddha Shakyamuni, which has been gilded with pure 24k gold. Nepali artists made the statue using precious jewels and embellishments. With a peaceful and serene expression, he is depicted on a moon disc lotus seat. His right hand is on the earth touching mudra while his left hand is holding an alms bowl. This elegant and exquisite artistry is one distinctive feature of Himalayan Sculpting art culture.
Size: 7.4"/19cm (Height) x 5.1"/13cm (Base)
Weight: 0.904 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Copper Body, Acrylic Paintings
The historical Buddha and the creator of Buddhist philosophy is Shakyamuni Buddha, often known as "the Buddha." Each "Kalpa" (Buddhist eon) is said to have its own Buddha, whose teachings are considered to vanish when the next Buddha appears. He depicts on atop a moon disc lotus seat, holding a begging bowl in his left hand. Similarly, his right hand is in earth touching mudra.