This 10.5″ version of our crowned Tibetan Shakyamuni statue is specially crafted in an antiquated pure 24K gold gilded finish — and the difference is what makes the piece. Where our bright-gilded statues gleam with a mirror polish, this finish is deliberately mellowed: a warm, rose-toned luster breathes through the gold, letting the deep engraving of the crown, jewelry, and pedestal read in soft shadow rather than glare. The effect is the quiet, venerable presence of a shrine statue that has been the object of devotion for generations — while remaining a newly handmade piece of monastic quality. At the request of the buyer, we would be happy to adorn the crown and jewels with turquoise or red stones — at no extra charge, we can embellish the statue with these decorations before delivery, and against the muted gold they glow beautifully.
The color turquoise is a special combination of blue and green — blue signifies the purity of the Buddhas, and green symbolizes their readiness to act. Devotees meditating on the color red can transform the poison of attachment into the wisdom of discernment. This Shakyamuni statue will wear the adornments very well and inspire all who lay eyes on it.
Crowned Tibetan Shakyamuni Statue Features
Rather than the plain monastic robes of most Shakyamuni depictions, this statue presents the Buddha crowned and adorned as the King of the Dharma — a five-pointed crown rising above his blue-painted hair, fan ribbons beside the ears, and a swirling cloud-form pectoral with pendant chains across the chest, matched by armbands and wristlets. He is depicted in the Bhumisparsha mudra, the gesture of deepest significance in Buddhism: while meditating under the Bodhi tree on the verge of enlightenment, he was confronted by the demon Mara, who tempted him with illusions of earthly pleasures. In response, Siddhartha pointed to the earth with his right hand draped over his right knee, and the earth goddess came to witness the vanquishment of the final temptation.
With his left hand, our Tibetan Shakyamuni statue depicts the Dhyana, or “meditation,” mudra — the palm facing upward, resting in his lap, a symbol of Buddhist meditation. Explore the symbolism of the Bhumisparsha mudra and other Shakyamuni Buddha hand gestures in our complete guide to Shakyamuni statues. In the palm of his left hand rests a lidded alms bowl, symbolizing the Buddha’s renunciant life and the spiritual nourishment he offers to all beings. Browse our full collection of Shakyamuni Buddha statues to compare sizes and finishes.
Authentic, Handmade in Nepal
Every statue and ritual item is handcrafted in Patan, Nepal, using traditional lost wax casting and comes with a certificate of authenticity issued by Nepal's Department of Archaeology, verifying its materials, technique, and origin.
