Gilt Bronze Nepalese Buddha Statue - Bhumisparsha Mudra Material - Coral creates a striking decorative object

creates a striking decorative object that remains one of the most recognisable forms of Keralan folk art

This auspicious 18th century Ganesha figure is a Valampuri Ganesha (where the trunk is turned to the right

a side table

this piece is from Saurashtra in Gujarat and dates to the 19th century

Gilt Bronze Nepalese Buddha Statue - Bhumisparsha Mudra Material - Coral creates a striking decorative objectThis bronze Nepalese style Buddha is a reproduction piece. Buddha is shown in the pose of Bhumisparsha mudra and seated on a lotus throne. Bhumisparsha means 'Touching the earth' and symbolises Buddha's enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree. The mudra is always from a seated position with the right hand resting on the knee, and fingers pointing to the ground. This is an excellent quality reproduction piece cast in bronze in the Nepalese style using