Handmade Nepalese Crafted Shakyamuni Buddha Statue
This Handmade Nepalese Crafted Shakyamuni Buddha Statue stands 14.6” (37 cm) tall with a base width of 12.4” (31.5 cm), weighing 6.30 kg. Expertly crafted from a copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
The statue portrays Shakyamuni Buddha seated in padmasana (lotus posture) atop a lotus base, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening. His right hand is shown in the bhumisparsha mudra (earth-touching gesture), representing the moment of his enlightenment when he called the earth to witness his awakening. The left hand gently holds a begging bowl, signifying renunciation and the monastic lifestyle.
Size: 14.6”/37cm (Height) x 12.4”/31.5cm (Base)
Weight: 6.30 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Shakyamuni Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, was a spiritual teacher who lived over 2,500 years ago in ancient India. He founded Buddhism by attaining enlightenment (awakening) under the Bodhi tree, teaching the path to liberation from suffering through wisdom, ethical conduct, and meditation.