Buddhist Handmade Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha – Full Gold Plated, Stone Set, Face Painted
-
Item Code: HME25955
-
Weight: 2226 grams
-
Size (CM): 24 × 18 × 10
-
Material: Copper
-
Availability: Available
☛ Shakyamuni Buddha: The Enlightened One
Shakyamuni Buddha, or Gautama Buddha, born around 563 BCE in Lumbini (present-day Nepal), is the historical founder of Buddhism. His name, derived from “Shakya” (his clan) and “Muni” (sage), means the “Sage of the Shakyas.”
He represents supreme awareness and compassionate understanding, teaching that desire and attachment are the roots of suffering. His legacy is a path of inner awakening, transcending materialism, ego, and suffering through mindfulness, compassion, and enlightenment.
☛ Sacred Gold-Painted Face
The face of this statue is delicately hand-painted with pure gold, emphasizing the serene expression, eyes, and lips—details often difficult to achieve through metalwork alone. This sacred tradition in Buddhist art is not merely aesthetic, but a spiritual ritual, breathing life and presence into the image of the Buddha and preparing it for consecration and meditative practice.
☛ Adorned with Semi-Precious Stone Inlays
This Shakyamuni Buddha is lavishly decorated with finely set semi-precious stones such as turquoise, coral, and lapis lazuli. Each stone is meticulously hand-inlaid, providing an elegant contrast to the gleaming gold surface and enhancing both spiritual and visual richness.
☛ Traditional Full Fire Gold Plating
Crafted using mercury fire gold plating, a traditional and revered Nepali method, this statue gleams with a thick, radiant gold finish. Though more labor-intensive and costly than modern electroplating, this process ensures unmatched brilliance and durability, reflecting a resurgence of interest in authentic, long-lasting craftsmanship.
☛ Masterfully Crafted Using the Lost-Wax Casting Method
Produced through the lost-wax (investment casting) technique, this statue is a result of painstaking artistry. A detailed wax model is first created, coated in ceramic, and then replaced with molten metal to form the final sculpture. This ancient process ensures that each curve, fold, and expression is perfectly preserved, making each piece unique and timeless.
