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Cast Iron Buddha statue with lotus throne
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Pre 1920 item# 296932 (stock# M2039)
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1930 Shanghai and More
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$249 - SOLD
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This meditating cast iron statue features a Buddha holding a begging bowl. This position is called Patra, when a seated figure holds a begging bowl on his lap, it means that he is the head of a monastic order. Interpretation could still vary – some say the bowl is an indication of that this Buddha is a Medicine Buddha, the most popular Buddha God in Japan. This Buddha is in the Bhumisparsa mudra, it means “touching the earth as Gautama did, to invoke the earth as a witness to the truth of his wo ...click for details
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Extraordinary meditating Buddha stone plate
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Pre 1900 item# 296382 (stock# S1208)
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1930 Shanghai and More
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$589
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This meditating Buddha plate from early to mid 19 c is of granite stone depicts a Buddha in meditating pose. His hand is in the Abhaya Mudra, Fearlessness Gesture. Also called Renunciation Gesture. , his legs crossed, in the famous lotus position, called Padmasana. The circle behind his head is the sign of sun, with the flames symbolizes the eternal light. Two Luohan figures are carved just below the base, they serve as guardians to the Buddha and in this statue, they are seen supporting the Bu ...click for details
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Exquisite Buddhist Meditating plate
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Pre 1920 item# 296317 (stock# S1204)
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1930 Shanghai and More
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$459 - SOLD
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This beautifully carved stone composite meditating Buddha plate depicts the most prominent Buddha authority figure Shaykamuni in Padmasana Asana, the well known lotus position. His left hand is in the Bhumisparsa mudra, which mens touching the earth, to invoke the earth as a witness to the truth of his words. The flames are symbols of eternal lights. The lotus throne Shaykamuni is sitting on is held by a strong heavenly God, or Luo Han, the two standing Buddhist monks serve as devotees and prote ...click for details
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Buddhist Monk Stone statue with gold leaves
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Pre 1920 item# 296312 (stock# S1202)
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1930 Shanghai and More
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$359 - sold
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This Buddhist monk statue is covered with gold leaves, often an indication that the statue belonged to a monastery. Often local patrons would commission stone carving specialist to create a Buddhist figure to be donated to a local temple or monastery, believing it would bring themselves luck for showing extra devotion. This elegantly executed stone carving shows a Buddhist monk in its monk shoes dressed in an understated monk rope. Size: 7" by 6.25" by 23.5". Weight: 60 lbs.
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