Date: 19th century
Geography: Nepal
Dimensions: 18cm H x 12cm W x 8cm D
Weight: 1.065kg
Material: Brass and Copper
Condition: Very good for its age, some worn areas, see photo
This brass statue depicts the Medicine Buddha (Bhaisajyaguru), seated in full lotus posture (padmasana) on a decorative lotus base. The left hand rests in the lap holding a medicine bowl (patra), symbolic of healing and nectar, while the right hand is raised in Abhaya Mudra, the gesture of fearlessness and protection. The face shows downcast eyes in meditation, a subtle urna (third eye mark) on the forehead, elongated earlobes, and tightly curled hair topped with a raised ushnisha. The figure is clad in a draped monastic robe with etched decorative borders across the left shoulder and lap, and engraved roundels at the knees.
The Medicine Buddha is one of the most widely venerated figures in Tibetan Buddhism, regarded as the source of healing for both physical and spiritual suffering. Statues such as this were traditionally consecrated through a ritual known as pranapratishtha, in which monks placed sacred relics, such as prayer scrolls, miniature stupas, cloth fragments, or herbs, inside the hollow interior of the figure, before sealing the base with a copper plate engraved with a protective symbol such as a double vajra. This piece carries a rich, aged patina, with golden brass tones showing through at naturally worn points along the lotus petals and edges.
As with all handmade items, slight variations in colour, patina, and finish are normal and are part of the character of the piece. Each item is one of a kind. Dimensions and weight are approximate and may vary slightly.
Date: 19th century
Geography: Nepal
Dimensions: 18cm H x 12cm W x 8cm D
Weight: 1.065kg
Material: Brass and Copper
Condition: Very good for its age, some worn areas, see photo
This brass statue depicts the Medicine Buddha (Bhaisajyaguru), seated in full lotus posture (padmasana) on a decorative lotus base. The left hand rests in the lap holding a medicine bowl (patra), symbolic of healing and nectar, while the right hand is raised in Abhaya Mudra, the gesture of fearlessness and protection. The face shows downcast eyes in meditation, a subtle urna (third eye mark) on the forehead, elongated earlobes, and tightly curled hair topped with a raised ushnisha. The figure is clad in a draped monastic robe with etched decorative borders across the left shoulder and lap, and engraved roundels at the knees.
The Medicine Buddha is one of the most widely venerated figures in Tibetan Buddhism, regarded as the source of healing for both physical and spiritual suffering. Statues such as this were traditionally consecrated through a ritual known as pranapratishtha, in which monks placed sacred relics, such as prayer scrolls, miniature stupas, cloth fragments, or herbs, inside the hollow interior of the figure, before sealing the base with a copper plate engraved with a protective symbol such as a double vajra. This piece carries a rich, aged patina, with golden brass tones showing through at naturally worn points along the lotus petals and edges.
As with all handmade items, slight variations in colour, patina, and finish are normal and are part of the character of the piece. Each item is one of a kind. Dimensions and weight are approximate and may vary slightly.
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