This magnificent, 19th century Tibetan gilded bronze is a luminous alchemical evocation of the Medicine Buddha. This Buddha reveals, illumination and equipoise in his peaceful and artfully articulated countenance: The beauty of human form fused with the divine luminosity. The ajana chakra is exquisitely and significantly marked. The seashell ears are artfully elongated, signifying the noble deep listening that hears all the cries of the world. A perfect gold teardrop tops the ushnisha. The hair is rendered in fine coils. Bhaisajyaguru’s robes are of particular note here. An intricate floral filigree pattern was etched onto the sumptuous flowing robes after the initial casting. The lotus he sits upon is full and flowered with intricate ornamentation shaping the base. In his hands he holds a bowl of amrita, healing nectar. In his right hand the Buddha holds the myrobalan plant (Terminalia chebula) a potent healing panacea. It should be noted that the hands here are particularly realistic, distinguished and graceful they are tribute to this statue’s refined artistry.

A distinct highly ornamental nimbus that is distinguished by its intricate filigree and raised conch motif surrounds this Medicine Buddha: each conch displays a delicate spiral curl. This potent evocation of this powerful healing deity is is in very good condition.