Mouse Over Image to Zoom or Click to EnlargeAntique Earth Touching Cambodian Buddha Statue 16" Item #4c171
Materials: Hand Painted Wood
Origin: Hand Carved in Cambodia
Height: 16 inches
Width: 13.5 inches
Depth: 6 inches
Weight: 7 pounds
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Description
This magnificent Cambodian Buddha statue was carved from an antique
piece of wood. Lord Buddha is seated in dhyana asana, the
meditative pose also called padmasana. His hands are in the earth
touching gesture also known as bhumisparsha mudra. The Buddha is
always depicted with elongated earlobes, a vestige of his life as a
prince, when he wore extravagant jewelry. The deep muted colors
of this piece are absolutely stunning.
The art of wood sculpture goes back to the glorious epoch of the Khmer empire and the monumental constructions that gave rise to the Angkor temples. Our artisans have inherited patience and meticulousness from their ancestors in the trade. They have learned to capture the movements used in olden times and master the traditional tools in order adapt to their personal lines of work.
This wood sculpture is a one of a kind statue, hand carved by the artists of Cambodia.
The art of wood sculpture goes back to the glorious epoch of the Khmer empire and the monumental constructions that gave rise to the Angkor temples. Our artisans have inherited patience and meticulousness from their ancestors in the trade. They have learned to capture the movements used in olden times and master the traditional tools in order adapt to their personal lines of work.
This wood sculpture is a one of a kind statue, hand carved by the artists of Cambodia.