Bronze Sitting Buddha Statue - Bhumisparsha Mudra Period - Meiji foliage and the rhythmic carving

foliage and the rhythmic carving found on Gujarati Malabar chests linked to Indian Ocean dhow trade

5 x 95 (wxdxh cms)

These motifs were commonly used on domestic furniture to reflect refinement and cultural values within the home

These tiles were sourced in India and recreated as mirrors

This beautifully crafted regency style mirror has been covered in hand beaten sterling silver and mounted on a finely carved teakwood frame

Bronze Sitting Buddha Statue - Bhumisparsha Mudra Period - Meiji foliage and the rhythmic carvingThis seated Chinese bronze Buddha is an excellent museum quality reproduction of a traditional Chinese Buddha in the pose of Bhumisparsha Mudra. Bhumisparsha mudra is always from a seated position with the right hand resting on the knee, fingers pointing to the ground. Bhumisparsha means "Touching the earth" and symbolises Buddha's enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree. The removable backrest is beautifully engraved. From China UK Delivery Charge