Handcrafted Sculpture of Siddhartha Gautama | The Enlightened One
Sculpture of Siddhartha Gautama stands at 20.1 inches (51 cm) in height with a base width of 14.0 inches (35.5 cm), and weighs approximately 8.59 kilograms. Crafted from 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.
Shakyamuni Buddha is typically depicted seated with legs crossed in the vajra (lotus) posture, symbolizing meditation and enlightenment. He is seen with a halo behind his head, symbolizing his enlightened nature. His face is calm, with downcast or half-closed eyes, indicating meditation and inner peace. He carries an alms bowl in his hands, representing adequacy and detachment from material possessions while his right-hand touches the earth in the Earth-Touching Mudra—a gesture recalling the moment of his awakening.
Size: 20.1”/51cm (Height) x 14.0”/35.5cm (Base)
Weight: 8.59 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha Siddhartha Gautama, is highly codified and distinct from other Buddhist figures. He 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.
