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Large Antique Southeast Asian Painted Wood Buddha Statue

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Larger than life, exquisite wooden Southeast Asian Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha mudra pose. The figure is solid wood painted red with gilded highlights. Bhumisparsha translates into 'touching the earth'. It is more commonly known as the 'earth witness' mudra. This mudra, formed with all five fingers of the right hand extended to touch the ground, symbolizes the Buddha's enlightenment under the bodhi tree, when he summoned the earth goddess, Sthavara, to bear witness to his attainment of enlightenment. The right hand, placed upon the right knee in earth-pressing mudra, and complemented by the left hand-which is held flat in the lap in the dhyana mudra of meditation, symbolizes the union of method and wisdom, samasara and nirvana, and also the realizations of the conventional and ultimate truths. It is in this posture that Shakyamuni overcame the obstructions of Mara while meditating on Truth.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48.5 in (123.19 cm)Width: 40.5 in (102.87 cm)Depth: 29 in (73.66 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Wear consistent with age. There is significant wear consistent with age including cracks that appear to be superficial, and pieces of the textured crown are loose or falling off. Please be in touch if you need any additional information. Sold as is.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7797238667972
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