Dimensions (inches): 39"x21"x18"
Estimated Weight: 480 lbs.
Likeness: Siddhartha Gautama Buddha
Mudra (hand position): Dharmachakra
mudra or "Teaching and Turning the Wheel of Dharma" mudra symbolizes
the occasion when Buddha first preached to his companions the first
sermon after his Enlightenment in the Deer Park at Sarnath.
Very rare in stone sculptures due to the high level of detail, this
mudra denotes the setting into motion of the Wheel of the teaching of
the Dharma.
Material Type: Green river stone
Age: Late 20th century – early 21st century
Background / History: We
purchased this statue in Indonesia, where it was crafted by local
artists, and shipped it to its current location in Boulder County, CO.
Specific Details: This Buddha statue is sculpted from a dense Javanese river stone.
The artist's finishing touch was to apply a multilayer stain finish
leaving the statue with a magnificent, dark patina. Buddha is depicted
adorned with a masterfully carved, infinitely detailed Javanese Batik
robe...complete with a large, inspiring lotus flower on the back! This
is an Indonesian masterpiece sculpture, meticulously carved by hand from
a single, solid piece of rock using chisel and mallet. This statue will make a beautiful centerpiece in any location. The proportions and detail of this hand carved statue are unique, accurate and clean. This piece of art is of temple quality and, when properly cared for, can last hundreds if not thousands of years.