Shakyamuni is the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, who lived in northern India in the 5th century BCE and founded the Buddhist teaching.
The statue depicts Shakyamuni Buddha seated in vajra asana on a lotus pedestal. His right hand touches the earth in bhumisparsha mudra, while the left hand holds an alms bowl. Posture and gesture follow the traditional depiction of the Buddha in meditative repose.
The robe and pedestal are decorated with filigree work. Spirals formed from fine metal wires, complemented by arched elements, are combined into a continuous pattern. Individually set colored stones are arranged in floral forms and integrated into the filigree. Along the lower edge of the lotus pedestal runs a surrounding band of set stones. The decoration is executed all around; the back of the figure is fully worked as well, allowing the statue to be presented as a free-standing object.
This Shakyamuni Buddha filigree statue stands in the tradition of Buddhist art and was handcrafted in Nepal.
Cast from copper, traditional lost wax casting process, decorated with fine filigree ornaments, gold-plated and silver-plated, accented with colored stones. The figure is patinated. The face is set in gold. Handcrafted in Nepal.
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The facial painting is a cold gold application and water-soluble.
Yala Craft by Shanta is an Asian company based in Germany. I sell my traditional Buddhist sculpture art, created in my own workshop in Nepal.