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Object:
Buddha in Dharmacakra mudra.
Description:
Bronze Buddha with areas plated with gold. Facial features painted using natural pigments
including Lapis Lazuli.
Comments:
Buddha statues such as these are manufactured in Nepal today as objects to aid worship. The hand position or
mudra
symbolizes the first sermon preached to his companions after his enlightenment.
Maker:
Unknown
Age:
1990's
Size:
8 cm high
detail
Object:
Buddha in Bumisparsar mudra.
Description:
Bronze Buddha with areas plated with gold. Facial features painted using natural pigments
including Lapis Lazuli.
Comments:
Buddha statues such as these are manufactured in Nepal today as objects to aid worship. The hand position or
mudra
symbolizes unshakeable faith and resolution.
Maker:
Unknown
Age:
1990's
Size:
detail
Object:
Buddha in Abhaya mudra.
Description:
Bronze Buddha with areas plated with gold. Facial features painted using natural pigments
including Lapis Lazuli.
Comments:
Buddha statues such as these are manufactured in Nepal today as objects to aid worship. The hand position or
mudra
symbolizes peace and the dispelling of fear.
Maker:
Unknown
Age:
1990's
Size:
8 cm high
detail
Object:
Manjusri with flaming sword.
Description:
Bronze Bodhisattva with areas plated with gold. Facial features painted using natural pigments.
Comments:
Bodhisattva representing the Lord of wisdom and Inspiration.
Maker:
Unknown
Age:
1990's
Size:
7.5 cm high
detail
Object:
Namgel, Vajravarahi or Marici.
Description:
Bronze deity with areas plated with gold. Facial features painted using natural pigments.
Comments:
Statues such as these are manufactured in Nepal today as objects to aid worship. This 8 armed deity represents many powers in the Buddhist mythology including the head of the demons of storms, goddess of war and victory and the mother of the North Star!
Maker:
Unknown
Age:
1990's
Size:
23.5 cm high
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