Antique Carved Wood Mediating Buddha

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This antique carved Buddha statue from the Shanxi province in China, is shown seated in a single lotus pose. Beautifully carved from wood, this antique calming Buddha statue shows traces of its original painted finish along with aged marks, pigmentation and dust etched into the painted finish. This original Buddha statue measures over 30” tall and represents focused concentration, the eyes of the Buddha are either depicted as halfway closed and the silhouette of the statue is shaped like a triangle, which represents stability. The Buddha’s left hands are touching its lap position, with the palms facing down in the Bhumisparsha Mudra, which represents attained enlightenment. The Buddha radiates serenity with its calm expression and a snail cap on top of his head. The antique finely carved figure also shows wrinkles and foldings along the rope which was part of the Buddha’s attire. This antique Chinese sculpture would have been placed in public temples, likely shown at a monastery altar. It shows age and discoloration in some areas but it’s in good structural condition. Missing the right hand. Found in Shanxi (Requires White Glove Delivery) **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio lighting. Specifications Material: Hand-carved wood with traces of original painted finish in brown and multicolor Dimensions: 22"L x 15"D x 31"H Origin: Antique; North Central Chinese Buddhist carved wood seated Bhumisparsha Mudra meditating Buddha temple monastery altar sculptural tradition; carved painted wood, Shanxi, China Era: Antique Condition: Shows age and discoloration; missing right hand; good structural condition; blemishes consistent with historical character Special Detail: Antique Chinese meditating Buddha from Shanxi; seated in single lotus pose with hands in the Bhumisparsha Mudra representing attained enlightenment; snail cap; traces of original painted finish with aged marks and dust etched into the surface; originally placed in a monastery altar. Requires White Glove Delivery.

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