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Antique Buddha Museum Statues
Shakyamuni Buddha Gilded Black Chlorite Buddha Statue

Shakyamuni

Buddha Blessing Stele

Circa: Qing Dynasty, 17th-18th Century
H 32.5" (82.5cm.), W 13" (33cm.), D 6" (15m.)
Condition: gilt loss, o.a. excellent
A standing Shakyamuni surrounded by a flaming mandorla on which can be seen dakinis supporting a stupa. The historic Buddha stands on a lotus throne with downward turning petals, a sign of the fully opened Mind of Bliss. The Buddha’s countenance is serene as he offers the varada mudra, the gesture of giving with his left hand, his right is in the abaya mudra of protection. Much of the gold leaf is in place, illuminating the flames and the simple robes of the figure.
Black Chlorite is a type of marble, harder than alabaster but similar in the working. Hard and close grained, the surface of black chlorite retains its polish with an almost unctuous sheen.


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