Description:

**Originally Listed At $400**

Central Asia, Nepal, ca. mid-20th century CE. A lovely cast brass statue of Akshobhya, seated in full lotus and lavishly adorned with jewelry, an ornate crown, and a flowing scarf. One hand touches the earth in the Bhumisparsha mudra, while the other holds an alms bowl. Shakyamuni Buddha is most famously shown in this gesture, symbolizing his enlightenment and the Earth witnessing his victory over Mara. Akshobhya, the only other major Buddha depicted with the Bhumisparsha mudra, represents unshakable resolve and the purification of karma - a gesture rarely used for other Buddhas or bodhisattvas in traditional iconography. Akshobhya Buddha is commonly depicted adorned with jewels and a lavish crown, a feature not typically associated with Shakyamuni Buddha. Size: 9" W x 10.5" H (22.9 cm x 26.7 cm)

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired in the 1980s

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  • Condition: Some casting imperfections but otherwise intact. Exposure to elements with patina and oxidation to surfaces. Nice weathered appearance.

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