{"product_id":"black-brass-standing-buddha-statue","title":"Black Brass Standing Buddha Statue: The Midnight Sanctuary","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 11.0pt 0cm 11.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAnchoring the room with its dense mandorla, this black brass standing Buddha statue commands immediate attention. The imposing silhouette projects an aura of absolute sanctuary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 11.0pt 0cm 11.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 11.0pt; margin-bottom: 11.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFinish contrast:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e A deep, charcoal-black patination settles across the body and backdrop, dramatically isolating the polished golden accents on the face and robes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 11.0pt; margin-bottom: 11.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosture\/form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The figure stands perfectly erect upon a tiered double-lotus pedestal, framed entirely by a sweeping, raised back-slab.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 11.0pt; margin-bottom: 11.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eKey iconographic attribute:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The right hand is raised in the protective Abhaya mudra, while the left securely cradles a traditional alms bowl.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 11.0pt; margin-bottom: 11.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCraftsmanship detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The artisan has painstakingly chased the sweeping halo with rhythmic, swirling cloud motifs that frame the divine figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 11.0pt 0cm 11.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry and Iconography of the Standing Buddha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 11.0pt 0cm 11.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn the rich tradition of Himalayan Buddhist metalwork, the Buddha is often depicted standing to represent the active dissemination of dharma across the earthly realm. This dual-tone Bodhisattva sculpture captures the specific moment of offering fearless protection, symbolized by the raised Abhaya mudra. The expansive, detailed mandorla enveloping the figure represents the radiant light of supreme spiritual awakening burning away worldly ignorance. By employing a demanding dual-patination technique—chemically darkening the solid backdrop while burnishing the facial features to a golden luster—the master caster transforms raw alloy into a vivid theological narrative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 11.0pt 0cm 11.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStyling Notes \u0026amp; Home Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 11.0pt 0cm 11.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this highly architectural figure on a raw oak credenza or a dedicated stone mantel, where ambient light can strike the polished golden features against the dark framing. It serves beautifully as a Tibetan Buddhist shrine idol for an entryway console, appealing deeply to design-led collectors who appreciate imposing, museum-style spiritual artifacts. Measuring exactly 13.5 inches in height, the sculpture establishes an immediately dominant vertical axis. At 4.59 kg, the concentrated mass of the thick cast alloy provides undeniable grounding stability to the display plane. The intensive manual discipline required to execute the precise bi-color finish and the continuous, swirling filigree validates this piece as an elite achievement in traditional Indian casting, making it a profound housewarming gift. To curate a deeply grounded, architectural vignette that contrasts towering divine metalwork with intricately textured vessels, consider displaying this figure alongside an antique brass decorative water vessel and a stone chip inlay brass ashtray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46197028225199,"sku":"VSP-180","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/121_Compressed_f55a5ee2-93ee-465d-857d-cdce30543535.jpg?v=1762343893","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/black-brass-standing-buddha-statue","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}