Description
A Serene Shakyamuni Buddha Hand Carved Sculpture for Profound Meditation
This Shakyamuni Buddha Hand Carved Sculpture measures 5.5”/14cm in height with a 3.9”/10cm base and weighs 0.66 kg. Crafted by skilled Nepali artisans, this sculpture features a copper body finished with 24K gold gilding and detailed acrylic painting. The radiant gold surface highlights the finely hand-carved details across the Buddha’s robes, facial features, lotus pedestal, and symbolic elements, while the acrylic painting adds refined colors to the face, hair, and garments. The compact yet detailed design reflects traditional Himalayan craftsmanship, making this statue suitable for Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, personal shrines, Dharma centers, or spiritual collections.
The sculpture depicts Shakyamuni Buddha seated peacefully upon an intricately carved lotus pedestal in the traditional Bhumisparsha Mudra posture. His right hand extends downward touching the earth, symbolizing the moment of his enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree, while his left hand rests in his lap holding an alms bowl in meditation. He is shown with a serene expression, half-closed eyes, elongated earlobes, curled hair, and a prominent ushnisha. The finely carved monastic robes feature gentle folds and detailed patterns, while the lotus throne, balanced posture, and carefully crafted facial features reflect the traditional representation of the historical Buddha in Himalayan Buddhist sculpture.
Size: 5.5”/14cm (Height) x 3.9”/10cm (Base)
Weight: 0.66 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
Siddhartha Gautama, known as Shakyamuni Buddha, was the historical founder of Buddhism. Born in ancient Lumbini (modern-day Nepal) around the 6th century BCE, he renounced princely life to seek an end to suffering. Through profound meditation, he attained full enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, subsequently teaching the Dharma for over 45 years. His teachings form the bedrock of Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.