Crown Shakyamuni Buddha – Full Fire Gold-Plated, Face Painted | Handcrafted Copper Statue
Item Code: HME29794
Weight: 3129 grams
Size (cm): 34 x 24 x 17
Material: Copper
Availability: Available
Shakyamuni Buddha: The Enlightened One with a Regal Crown
This elegant representation of Shakyamuni Buddha features a distinctive ornamental crown, symbolizing his royal lineage and spiritual sovereignty. Born as Prince Siddhartha in 563 BCE in Lumbini, Nepal, he renounced his palace life to attain enlightenment under the Bodhi tree and became known as the Buddha – “the Awakened One.”
His teachings illuminate the path out of suffering caused by desire, attachment, and ego, urging seekers toward mindfulness, compassion, and inner peace. This crowned depiction honors both his earthly heritage and his supreme spiritual realization.
Craftsmanship & Features
Gold-Painted Face
The face of Shakyamuni Buddha is meticulously hand-painted with gold, emphasizing the calm expression and compassionate gaze. This sacred detail highlights the eyes and lips, bringing a serene lifelike presence to the statue. In Buddhist tradition, painting the face prepares the piece for consecration and devotional practice.
Full Fire Gold Plating
The statue is finished with authentic mercury gold plating, also known as full fire gold plating. This revered method involves bonding pure gold to the copper surface using heat and mercury, a traditional Nepali process renowned for its durability, depth, and brilliance. Unlike modern electroplating, fire gilding offers a richer, longer-lasting finish that reflects ancient craftsmanship.
Lost-Wax Casting Method
Created using the lost-wax technique, one of the oldest methods of sculpture-making, this statue captures intricate details with exceptional precision. Artisans sculpt the original design in wax, form a ceramic mold around it, then replace the wax with molten copper to create the final piece. The result is a one-of-a-kind, finely detailed sculpture that reflects centuries of artistic heritage.
Why Choose This Statue
Handcrafted in Nepal by master artisans
Made with pure copper and finished with traditional Nepali gold techniques
Depicts Shakyamuni Buddha in regal form, enhancing both devotional and decorative spaces
A sacred symbol of inner peace, spiritual awakening, and royal humility
Bring the grace of Crown Shakyamuni Buddha into your home or altar space, and let his timeless wisdom and tranquility inspire your daily path toward mindfulness and compassion.
