Hand-Carved Manjushri Sculpture | Radiating Enlightened Wisdom
This hand-carved Manjushri Sculpture measures 19.09”/48.5cm in height and 14.76”/37.5cm at the base, weighing 8.35 kg. Crafted from a copper body, this traditional Buddhist sculpture is adorned with 24K gold gilding, acrylic painting, and gemstones. The sculpture presents Manjushri seated gracefully upon a detailed lotus pedestal, wearing an elaborate crown, earrings, necklaces, armlets, and other ornamental details associated with his bodhisattva form. Intricate patterns across the garments, jewelry, lotus base, and surrounding decorative elements are enhanced by the luminous gold finish and carefully applied acrylic colors. The combination of carved detailing, gemstone embellishments, and traditional Himalayan sculptural elements gives the figure a richly articulated appearance suitable for a sacred Buddhist setting.
This statue features Manjushri holding a flaming sword of wisdom in his raised right hand, symbolizing the cutting away of ignorance and confusion. His left hand supports a lotus stem that rises beside his shoulder and bears the Prajnaparamita scripture, representing the Perfection of Wisdom. His serene expression, elaborate crown, youthful appearance, and seated posture reflect his traditional representation as the Bodhisattva of Wisdom. The lotus beneath him symbolizes purity and awakening, while the sword expresses discriminating wisdom that cuts through ignorance and mistaken perception. Together, these attributes represent the cultivation of wisdom, understanding, and insight on the Buddhist path.
Size: 19.09”/48.5cm (Height) x 14.76”/37.5cm (Base)
Weight: 8.35 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body, Gemstones
Manjushri is the Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom in Mahayana Buddhism, often depicted wielding a flaming sword that cuts through ignorance and delusion. He is revered as a meditational deity, embodying the wisdom (prajna) of the Buddhas and guiding practitioners toward enlightenment through intellectual clarity and insight.