Shakyamuni Buddha Oxidized Statue with Silver Plating

Shakyamuni Buddha Oxidized Statue with Silver Plating: An Embodiment of Serene Awakening

This Shakyamuni Buddha Oxidized Statue with Silver Plating measures 8.46”/21.5cm in height and 5.9”/15cm at the base, weighing 1.28 kg. Handcrafted from an oxidized copper body, this traditional Himalayan Buddhist sculpture combines silver plating, 24K gold gilding, and detailed acrylic painting to create a distinctive two-tone appearance. Shakyamuni Buddha is seated in vajra posture upon a carefully carved lotus pedestal, with a serene expression, half-closed eyes, elongated earlobes, and tightly curled hair crowned by the ushnisha. The robe features intricate silver-toned patterns and gold ornamental borders, while the face and exposed areas are finished in warm gold tones. Fine detailing across the robe, lotus petals, facial features, and pedestal reflects traditional Himalayan metal craftsmanship. The contrast between the oxidized copper surface, silver plating, radiant gold details, and subtle acrylic painting gives the sculpture a refined sacred character, making it suitable for a Buddhist shrine, meditation space, home altar, Dharma center, or devotional setting.

This sacred representation portrays Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha and teacher whose awakening established the path of the Dharma. He is depicted in the bhumisparsha mudra, with his right hand lowered toward the earth while his left hand rests in his lap holding an alms bowl. The earth-touching gesture recalls the moment of his enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree, when he called the earth to bear witness to his realization. The alms bowl represents the disciplined life of a Buddha and his reliance on mindful simplicity and the Dharma. His peaceful expression and meditative posture convey inner stillness, concentration, and awakened awareness, while the ushnisha symbolizes his profound spiritual realization. The monastic robe reflects his renunciation and commitment to the path, while the lotus pedestal represents purity and liberation arising above the conditions of ordinary existence. Together, these elements express Shakyamuni Buddha’s awakening, wisdom, compassion, and teaching of the path toward liberation.

Size: 8.46”/21.5cm (Height) x 5.9”/15cm (Base)
Weight: 1.28 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded , Acrylic Painting , Oxidized Copper Body , Silver Plating

Shakyamuni Buddha is the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, whose teachings form the foundation of Buddhism. Born in ancient Nepal, he renounced worldly life to seek enlightenment, eventually achieving profound awakening and sharing the path to liberation from suffering. He is revered as the compassionate teacher who illuminated the path to ultimate truth.