This statue is a brass casting of the Buddha. It depicts the Abhaya Mudra, a symbolic hand gesture. The Abhaya Mudra represents protection, peace, and the removal of fear.
In this specific mudra, the Buddha's right hand is elevated to shoulder height. The palm faces outward, and the fingers extend upwards. This posture is a recognizable element within Buddhist iconography. The material used is cast brass.
Brass Buddhas are made in Nepal using the traditional lost wax casting method, a detailed process that starts with a hand-sculpted wax model. The wax model is then coated in a mixture of clay and sand, and heated to melt the wax, creating a hollow mold. Finally, melted brass is poured into this mold to create the statue, which is then refined, polished, and detailed
Date: Early 21st century
Geography: Nepal
Dimensions: 40cm H 23cm W x 24cm D
Weight: 7.078kg
Material: brass
Condition: new - see photos
This statue is a brass casting of the Buddha. It depicts the Abhaya Mudra, a symbolic hand gesture. The Abhaya Mudra represents protection, peace, and the removal of fear.
In this specific mudra, the Buddha's right hand is elevated to shoulder height. The palm faces outward, and the fingers extend upwards. This posture is a recognizable element within Buddhist iconography. The material used is cast brass.
Brass Buddhas are made in Nepal using the traditional lost wax casting method, a detailed process that starts with a hand-sculpted wax model. The wax model is then coated in a mixture of clay and sand, and heated to melt the wax, creating a hollow mold. Finally, melted brass is poured into this mold to create the statue, which is then refined, polished, and detailed
Date: Early 21st century
Geography: Nepal
Dimensions: 40cm H 23cm W x 24cm D
Weight: 7.078kg
Material: brass
Condition: new - see photos
