This elaborately decorated gilded bronze Buddha
sits in a graceful meditative manner. With his
hair arranged in rows of small round curls, he
wears a large crown that hangs down to the ears
in the form of foliated wings. He also wears a
diamond shaped pectoral piece, a large beaded
neckpiece, and an ornate garment that cascades
over his body. The wing shaped decoration motif
is also attached on the Buddha's arms and knees.
Sitting on a red throne, the Buddha displays calm
and peaceful expression. Such expression reveals
the clear, pure state of his mind that is separate
from the carnal world. His features are delicate
and meditative and his hands gently rest in
Bhumisparsa and Dhyyana mudras. His left palm
faces up, signaling the focused meditation that
permeates deeply inward. In addition to the
religious connotation of Buddhism, this beautiful
gilt Buddha figure shows one's purest effort and
energy to reach the goodness and the rectitude
within. And as the beloved symbol of a religion,
this gilded Buddha perhaps was placed in a
temple or a shrine to be cherished and
worshiped.
- (PF.2962)
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