This large statue of the Buddha was hand cast in brass in Nepal. He is shown in the Abhaya Mudra, the gesture of fearlessness, which represents protection, peace and the removal of fear.
Date: Early 21st century
Geography: Nepal
Dimensions: 40cm H x 23cm W x 24cm D
Weight: 7.078kg
Material: Cast brass, with a two-tone patinated finish
Condition: Excellent. See photos.
The statue
The Buddha sits cross-legged in meditation on a double lotus throne. His right hand is raised to shoulder height, palm facing outwards and fingers pointing upwards, while his left hand rests in his lap. In Buddhist tradition, the Abhaya Mudra is said to recall the moment the Buddha calmed a charging elephant with this gesture alone, and it offers reassurance and protection to all who see it.
He has the traditional features of an enlightened being: tightly curled hair rising to the ushnisha (the crown of wisdom), elongated earlobes and a calm, inward-looking expression. His robe falls in soft folds and leaves the right shoulder bare.
The finish is particularly striking. The robe and base have a deep, reddish-brown patina, while the face, hands, chest and lotus petals are polished to a warm gold. The contrast highlights the serene expression and the raised hand.
How it was made
Brass Buddhas in Nepal are made using the traditional lost-wax casting method. The process begins with a hand-sculpted wax model, which is coated in a mixture of clay and sand and then heated so the wax melts away, leaving a hollow mould. Molten brass is poured into the mould, and once cool, the statue is refined, chased with detail and polished by hand.
At 40cm tall and over 7kg, this is a substantial piece, well suited to a meditation room, home shrine, garden room or living space.
As with all our hand-cast pieces, this statue is one of a kind, and natural variations in the casting and finish are part of its character. Dimensions and weight are approximate.
This large statue of the Buddha was hand cast in brass in Nepal. He is shown in the Abhaya Mudra, the gesture of fearlessness, which represents protection, peace and the removal of fear.
Date: Early 21st century
Geography: Nepal
Dimensions: 40cm H x 23cm W x 24cm D
Weight: 7.078kg
Material: Cast brass, with a two-tone patinated finish
Condition: Excellent. See photos.
The statue
The Buddha sits cross-legged in meditation on a double lotus throne. His right hand is raised to shoulder height, palm facing outwards and fingers pointing upwards, while his left hand rests in his lap. In Buddhist tradition, the Abhaya Mudra is said to recall the moment the Buddha calmed a charging elephant with this gesture alone, and it offers reassurance and protection to all who see it.
He has the traditional features of an enlightened being: tightly curled hair rising to the ushnisha (the crown of wisdom), elongated earlobes and a calm, inward-looking expression. His robe falls in soft folds and leaves the right shoulder bare.
The finish is particularly striking. The robe and base have a deep, reddish-brown patina, while the face, hands, chest and lotus petals are polished to a warm gold. The contrast highlights the serene expression and the raised hand.
How it was made
Brass Buddhas in Nepal are made using the traditional lost-wax casting method. The process begins with a hand-sculpted wax model, which is coated in a mixture of clay and sand and then heated so the wax melts away, leaving a hollow mould. Molten brass is poured into the mould, and once cool, the statue is refined, chased with detail and polished by hand.
At 40cm tall and over 7kg, this is a substantial piece, well suited to a meditation room, home shrine, garden room or living space.
As with all our hand-cast pieces, this statue is one of a kind, and natural variations in the casting and finish are part of its character. Dimensions and weight are approximate.
