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Siddhartha Gautama Copper Sculpture: A Path to Inner Peace and Enlightenment
This Serene Siddhartha Gautama Copper Sculpture measures 20.87”/53cm in height and 12.6”/32cm at the base, weighing 9.16 kg. Handcrafted from a copper body, it is richly finished with 24K gold gilding, detailed acrylic painting, and carefully placed gemstones, creating a radiant and refined sacred presence. The sculpture features a peaceful facial expression, gently lowered gaze, finely textured ushnisha, elongated earlobes, and traditionally rendered monastic robes. Intricate carving defines the facial features, robe folds, borders, hands, lotus pedestal, and ornamental details, while the luminous gold gilding emphasizes the depth and precision of the craftsmanship. Colorful gemstone accents enrich the decorative elements, while acrylic painting adds subtle definition and contrast to the sacred form. Its substantial proportions and refined Himalayan Buddhist craftsmanship make this sculpture well suited for a prominent Buddhist altar, meditation hall, Dharma center, monastery, devotional space, or sacred collection.
This sacred representation portrays Siddhartha Gautama, who attained complete awakening and became Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha and teacher of the Dharma. He is traditionally depicted seated in vajra posture upon a lotus throne, with his right hand lowered toward the earth in the bhumisparsha mudra, the earth-touching gesture recalling the moment of his enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree. His left hand rests in the dhyana mudra, representing meditation, concentration, and inner stability. His serene expression reflects the clarity and equanimity of an awakened mind, while the ushnisha symbolizes transcendent wisdom and the elongated earlobes recall his renunciation of worldly life. His simple monastic robes represent discipline, humility, and the path of spiritual practice, while the lotus pedestal symbolizes purity and the emergence of awakening beyond worldly conditions. Together, these elements honor Siddhartha Gautama’s journey from a seeker to an awakened Buddha and his profound role in establishing the teachings that guide practitioners toward wisdom, compassion, and liberation.
Size: 20.87”/53cm (Height) x 12.6”/32cm (Base)
Weight: 9.16 kg
Material: Acrylic Painting , 24K Gold Gilded , Copper Body , Gemstones
Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, lived in ancient India around the 5th century BCE. His teachings on the nature of suffering and the path to liberation formed the foundation of Buddhism. He achieved enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, demonstrating that profound wisdom and compassion are accessible to all beings.