This fully gold gilded Shakyamuni Buddha statue was handmade in Patan, Nepal using the traditional lost wax casting method. The 40cm sculpture pairs a soft, low luster gold finish on the face, chest, and limbs with a brightly burnished robe covered in scrolling floral engravings and beaded hems. The Buddha’s hair is painted a deep lapis blue and rises to the ushnisha, the crown protrusion that is one of the 32 marks of an enlightened being, topped here with a jewel finial. The white urna between his brows and the serene, downcast eyes are hand painted in fine detail. Explore the complete set of marks in our guide to Buddha physical characteristics.
Because every lost wax statue is cast from a single hand-sculpted wax model, no two pieces are ever identical. This statue is gilded in 24K gold and ships with a certificate of authenticity issued by Nepal’s Department of Archaeology. Learn how we verify materials and origin in our authenticity certification guide.
Gold Gilded Shakyamuni Statue Features
The Buddha’s right hand reaches down in the classic Bhumisparsha mudra, “calling the earth to witness.” On the night of his enlightenment, Shakyamuni touched the earth to summon the earth goddess as witness to his lifetimes of merit, and the demon Mara’s final temptations were washed away. Explore the symbolism of the Bhumisparsha mudra and other hand gestures in our complete Shakyamuni guide.
In his left palm rests the alms bowl, a symbol of renunciation and the defeat of attachment. Tradition recounts that before his enlightenment, Shakyamuni received an offering of milk rice in a golden bowl; he kept only the nourishment and cast the gold vessel into the river. Monks carry the alms bowl to this day as a reminder of that simplicity. Browse the 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.
