Statue Details
Materials: Wood with Glass Mosaic hand crafted in Thailand
Total Height Including Base: 69 inches
Widest Point: 24 inches
Black Base: 12" x 12" x 8.5"
Weight: 70 pounds
- This delightful standing Buddha statue is gilt with gold leaf and is in the classic Mandalay style
- Mandalay Buddha style with a wide headband between the hair and forehead, and an ornately pleated and folded robe
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The hair hugs the head in tight curls and covers a broad prominent ushnisha, the enlightenment bump on the Buddha's head
- The Buddha is inlaid throughout with spectacular mirrored glass mosaic
- Buddha has both hands wrapped around an alms bowl, symbolizing compassion and caring for all beings
- The offering bowl is an emblem of how all Buddhas should focus their mind to act with self control and self respect
- In Buddhism, giving of offerings is the beginning of one's journey to Nirvana, the state of perfect bliss
- His robes flow over his body naturally like water flowing over rocks in a stream
- He is hand crafted and completely one of a kind, you will receive this exact statue with your order