{"product_id":"abstract-brass-buddha-sculpture","title":"Abstract Brass Buddha Sculpture: The Cosmic Meditator","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eA serene, oversized visage crowns the arch of this abstract brass Buddha sculpture, framing a smaller enlightened figure in quiet meditation. The dark, textured metal captures a compelling visual narrative of the awakened mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish Contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep oxidised recesses highlight the softly burnished cheekbones, the ushnisha, and the dotted borders of the overarching structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosture \u0026amp; Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e The composition features a unique dual-scale design, where a monumental archway transforms into the shoulders and head of the Awakened One.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Attribute:\u003c\/strong\u003e A finely detailed, smaller Buddha sits cross-legged within the negative space, hand raised in a classic gesture of teaching or reassurance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e The arch is meticulously hand-stamped with repeating geometric motifs, reflecting regional folk metalworking interpretations of Buddhist art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry and Iconography of Lord Buddha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn Buddhist philosophical traditions, the relationship between the universal truth (Dharma) and the individual seeker is a central theme. This handcrafted meditating idol visualises that profound connection, using the overarching face with its traditional ushnisha to represent the all-encompassing, cosmic Buddha nature. The smaller figure seated within the arch symbolises the individual mind achieving enlightenment within the shelter of the universal whole. Executed in a stylized, regional casting method, the piece deliberately avoids strict classical proportions to convey a more primal, emotionally resonant spiritual narrative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStyling Notes \u0026amp; Home Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this cosmic Buddha decor on a sturdy entryway credenza or as the central focal point of a dedicated meditation room. Its dark, unpolished aesthetic and dramatic silhouette demand a wide, uncluttered surface, preferably against a lighter wall to emphasize the negative space of the arch. Standing at an imposing 16.5 inches tall, it reaches roughly the height of a large desk lamp, drawing the eye immediately upward. At a massive 8.4 kg of solid metal, this is a monumental, heirloom-weight acquisition that physically grounds a room. The complex engineering required to cast this intricate figure within a figure seamlessly in heavy brass represents an exceptional level of specialized artisan mastery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEnvelop this minimalist form in an aura of heritage by setting it within a traditional antique brass temple shrine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46118348128431,"sku":"VSP-021","price":35500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/10_Compressed_686983f9-59d7-42b7-96b7-d134a8df9866.jpg?v=1761895639","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/abstract-brass-buddha-sculpture","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}