"Buddha, Silver, Nepal, Tibet, 19th Century."
Statue of Buddha seated in the lotus position, his left hand resting on his knees, palm upwards, and his right hand lowered, fingers touching the ground. This is the gesture of enlightenment, when Buddha called upon the earth to bear witness to his awakening (Bhumisparsha mudra). It is placed on a pedestal adorned with lotus petals, symbolizing purity, enlightenment, and spiritual development.
Nepal, Tibet, 19th century.
Silver Buddha.
The repoussé silver leaf was shaped on a birch mold.
Dimensions: 14 cm x 8 cm x 5 cm.
Condition: damaged.