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The statue of Buddha in dhyāna position has both hands resting on the knees. The back of the right hand rests on the palm of the left. Often, the thumbs touch, forming a mystical triangle. This is mudrā meditation, a symbol of wisdom.
This Mudra represents Buddha's confrontation with Mara before his enlightenment. Buddha is the one who has acquired wisdom and is entrusted with spreading the knowledge of enlightenment throughout the world.
Buddha adopted this posture during his final meditation under the Bodhi tree when he attained enlightenment.
The carved woodwork on this Buddha is of great finesse, in ironwood or perhaps rosewood, the face is soft and the profile is delicate.
Height 25 cm
base 15 cm
weight 1kg015
Ref: GW44QHMH8B