{"product_id":"black-brass-vitarka-buddha-statue","title":"Black Brass Vitarka Buddha Statue: The Midnight Discourse","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eA profound, absorbing darkness characterizes the smooth bodily form, abruptly interrupted by the brilliant golden warmth of the deity’s face and crown. This intense patination contrast demands immediate, quiet observation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 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: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; 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 The deep, charcoal-black oxidation of the torso and limbs perfectly isolates the radiant, high-polish golden brass of the facial features and intricate snail-shell curls.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; 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 black brass Vitarka Buddha statue is seated in the classic half-lotus position (ardhapadmasana), projecting an aura of grounded, accessible wisdom.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; 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 Vitarka mudra of teaching, while the left rests in the lap holding a sacred reliquary vessel.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; 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 expertly controlled the chemical oxidation process, ensuring the dark patina remains perfectly smooth across the chest while leaving the delicate facial details brilliantly gilded.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry and Iconography of the Teaching Buddha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn the rich tradition of Himalayan Buddhist metalwork, the Buddha is frequently depicted communicating specific spiritual states through precise hand gestures (mudras). This dual-tone teaching Buddha idol captures the moment of active instruction, indicated by the Vitarka mudra where the thumb and index finger form a continuous circle of intellectual energy and the transmission of dharma. The inclusion of the ornate vessel resting in the lap suggests an esoteric or medicinal aspect, often associated with the Medicine Buddha or specific Bodhisattvas of healing. By employing a demanding dual-patination technique—chemically darkening the exposed body while leaving the face and crown radiant—the master caster physically illustrates the concept of divine illumination emerging from the void, transforming raw alloy into a powerful object for contemplation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 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: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this high-contrast figure on a dedicated meditation altar or a minimalist raw timber shelf, where natural light can strike the polished golden features against the dark torso. It serves flawlessly as a black brass Vitarka Buddha statue for a mindful study space, appealing deeply to practitioners seeking a serene and intellectually stimulating focal point for their daily practice. Measuring exactly 9.1 inches in height, the sculpture shares the approximate vertical stature of a standard trade paperback book stood upright, establishing a commanding presence without requiring excessive vertical clearance. At 2.67 kg, the concentrated mass of the solid cast alloy provides undeniable grounding stability to the display plane. The intense manual discipline required to execute the precise dual-tone finish and the detailed facial symmetry validates this antique finish brass Bodhisattva sculpture as a significant achievement in traditional Indian casting. To construct a cohesive, spiritually resonant sanctuary that bridges striking dual-tone metalwork with warm, atmospheric light, consider pairing this piece alongside a dual-tone brass tree tealight holder and a stone inlay brass Vajra box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46197023441071,"sku":"VSP-175","price":8100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/102_Compressed_f6036d60-34be-4192-9051-180e0e784be8.jpg?v=1762343306","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/black-brass-vitarka-buddha-statue","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}