Shakyamuni Buddha
 

 20th Century

One of a kind-- handmade via the lost wax process by top Newari artists in the ancient town of Patan, Nepal.

Hand cast in copper, with fire-gilt
22 karat gold
and blue polychrome hair.

Robe edge detail-- deeply carved scrolling tendrils with norbu (Tib.= gem) floral finials.


Height: 20 1/2"

-- SOLD --

Detail of face--

Slightly smiling,
 meditative expression.
 
Powerful yet sublime.

Reverse--

Perfect iconographic rendering.