{"product_id":"patterned-verdigris-brass-buddha-statue","title":"Patterned Verdigris Brass Buddha Statue: The Patinated Awakening","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eReaching downward in a decisive, earth-touching gesture, this heavily textured figure radiates unwavering resolve. The deeply carved, botanical garments demand immediate tactile exploration.\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 A dusty, excavated verdigris patination settles into the deep floral carvings, isolating the warm, rubbed brass highlights across the serene face.\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 figure is seated in the full lotus position (padmasana), framed entirely by a solid, intricately pierced circular halo.\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 reaches down in the Bhumisparsha mudra, while the left securely cradles a stylized lotus bud in the lap.\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 enveloped the entire monastic robe in a dense, hand-chased botanical lattice, showcasing remarkable control over the cast alloy.\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 Meditating 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 Buddhist metalwork, this antique finish Bodhisattva idol captures the exact moment of the historical Buddha's awakening under the Bodhi tree. By touching the ground, he calls upon the earth itself to bear witness to his unwavering realization, actively defeating the illusions of Mara. The addition of the intricate, pierced halo signifies his radiant, enlightened mind projecting outward into the cosmos. By chemically darkening the dense, engraved robes to a weathered verdigris, the master caster physically grounds the ethereal narrative, transforming raw alloy into an artifact of ancient spiritual resilience.\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 highly textured figure on a raw timber credenza or a dedicated stone mantel, where ambient light can catch the deeply chased floral patterns of the garment. It serves flawlessly as a patterned verdigris brass Buddha statue for a meditation room altar, appealing deeply to design-led collectors who appreciate a heavily patinated Tibetan Buddhist meditation sculpture. Measuring exactly 9.7 inches in height, the sculpture establishes a contained but dominant vertical axis. At 3.93 kg, the concentrated mass of the thick cast alloy provides undeniable grounding stability to the display plane. The intense manual discipline required to execute the continuous, microscopic floral chasing across the curved body validates this piece as an elite achievement in traditional Indian casting, making it a profound housewarming gift. To construct a cohesive, culturally resonant vignette that bridges heavily textured spiritual metalwork with intricate functional forms, consider pairing this piece alongside a dhokra brass tortoise tealight holder and an antique brass pierced oval box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46197026062511,"sku":"VSP-178","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/115_Compressed_1dee9227-f327-41f6-b10d-efa11ba201e4.jpg?v=1762343704","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/patterned-verdigris-brass-buddha-statue","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}