Sitting Buddha Statue - Green Fluorite (22cm)

Bathed in the tranquil green tones of natural fluorite, this Sitting Buddha captures a moment of profound stillness and contemplation. The softly translucent stone allows light to travel through the carved form, revealing subtle variations, crystalline formations, and natural markings that give the sculpture its distinctive character.

The Buddha is depicted seated in a meditative posture, embodying stillness, contemplation, and the path towards awakening. His composed expression and balanced form convey a profound sense of tranquillity, while the natural variations of the green fluorite bring depth and individuality to the sculpture.

The beauty of this piece lies in the relationship between the precision of the carving and the organic character of the stone. Natural colour variations, crystalline formations, inclusions, and subtle shifts in translucency remain visible throughout the sculpture, ensuring that each example possesses its own distinctive appearance.

Traditionally associated with clarity, balance, harmony, and renewal, green fluorite complements the symbolism of the Buddha beautifully. Together, the natural qualities of the stone and the contemplative presence of the figure create a meaningful representation of mindfulness, inner balance, wisdom, and peaceful awareness.

ABOUT GREEN FLUORITE

Fluorite is a naturally occurring mineral known for its beautiful range of colours, including green, purple, blue, yellow, and translucent tones. Green fluorite is particularly admired for its fresh, tranquil colour and naturally occurring variations within the crystal.

With a Mohs hardness of 4, fluorite is relatively soft and requires careful handling. Its crystalline structure means that natural inclusions, internal fractures, colour zoning, and variations in translucency are common characteristics of the stone.

These natural qualities make fluorite especially interesting as a sculptural medium. When carved, its varying degrees of transparency and colour can interact with light, creating subtle changes across the surface and giving the finished work a sense of depth.

Green fluorite has traditionally been associated with clarity, focus, emotional balance, harmony, and cleansing. Its calming green tones complement the peaceful symbolism of the Buddha, creating a harmonious connection between the natural mineral and the spiritual subject.

ABOUT THE BUDDHA

The Buddha represents the awakened state of consciousness and the path towards freedom from suffering through wisdom, compassion, and mindful awareness.

The seated Buddha is traditionally associated with meditation and contemplation. His still posture reflects the cultivation of a quiet and focused mind, while his peaceful expression represents equanimity, compassion, and inner serenity.

Rather than simply depicting a historical figure, the seated Buddha has become a universal symbol of peace, mindfulness, wisdom, and spiritual awakening. His presence can serve as a reminder to slow down, cultivate awareness, and find stillness within the movement of everyday life.

Placed within a meditation space, living environment, office, or private collection, this sculpture brings together the timeless symbolism of the Buddha with the natural beauty of an individually formed gemstone.

ABOUT THE ARTIST – RAM KUMAR

Born on August 14, 1964, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Ram Kumar began his artistic training in 1975 under the guidance of his mentor and father, Shree Chotey Lal Kumawat, at just ten years of age. Following a decade of rigorous traditional training, he established his own workshop in 1986.

Over the past four decades, Ram Kumar has developed a distinctive body of work centred on finely carved sculptures created from high-grade semi-precious gemstones and natural crystals. His repertoire includes intricately carved representations of Indian deities such as Ganesha, Buddhist figures including Buddha and Tara, and a range of traditional decorative forms.

Working with precision diamond tools, Kumar transforms natural gemstones into highly detailed sculptures, allowing the natural character, colour, and structure of each stone to remain an integral part of the finished work. Inspired by Indian culture and heritage, selected pieces are further enhanced through gold leaf painting or colourful gemstone inlay.

His materials include ruby, emerald, sapphire, rose quartz, lapis lazuli, tiger eye, and other natural stones, each chosen for its individual beauty and symbolic significance.

DETAILS

Artist: Ram Kumar

Origin: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Year: 2026

Medium: Green Fluorite

Dimensions: 22cm (h) x 15cm (l) x 11cm (h)

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NOTE

As with all handmade stone and wood sculptures, there may be natural imperfections, such as inclusions, cracks, colour variations, and spots. These natural characteristics are part of the beauty and individuality of each piece and make every sculpture offered by Mystik River truly one of a kind.