Sitting Buddha - Labradorite (18 cm)

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A beautifully carved statue of Gautam Buddha, sitting in meditation posture, elevated on top of a lotus flower. Buddha's right hand is in Abhaya Mudra, known as the gesture of blessing, peace, benevolence and the dispelling of fear. Buddha's left hand is in Dhyana mudra, folded in the lap signifying meditation while holding a bowl.

The lotus flower is an iconic image in Buddhist tradition, symbolising purity, growth and transcendence. In early Buddhist iconography, the lotus flower would also represent abundance and prosperity. Placing the Buddha on top of a lotus flower represents Buddha's spiritual perfection and purity, being the enlightened one. 

About Labradorite

Beyond the beautiful form and features of this Buddha head is the mystical nature of the Labradorite gemstone. Labradorite is a celebrated stone, used for centuries by healers and shamans around the world for its powerful protective and healing properties, as well as its ability to heighten intuition and psychic abilities. Labradorite strengthens the aura and guards our bioenergetic field from negative energy. It is also a gem commonly used for spiritual guidance as it strengthens our "sixth sense" and intuition. 

About the Artist - Ram Kumar 

Ram Kumar, the visionary sculptor behind some of Mystik River's most captivating pieces, draws inspiration from the divine realms of Indian and Tibetan Gods and Goddesses. Continuing a legacy initiated by his father, Mr. Hanuman, and grandfather, both distinguished artists in their era, Ram seamlessly carries forward the family tradition. Specializing in semi-precious stones and high-grade crystals, his artistic focus centers on Tibetan Buddha figures and revered Indian deities like Ganesh, Shiva, Buddha, Lakshmi, and Tibetan Tara.

Ram Kumar's sculptures exude a harmonious blend of grace and elegance, a testament to his masterful fusion of artistry with exceptional semi-precious gemstones like Labradorite, Tiger’s eye, Rose quartz, and Clear Quartz. His unparalleled ability to refine the inherent beauty of crystals and gemstones in his sculptures creates an immersive experience unmatched in artistic expression.

Details

Artist: Ram Kumar
Origin: Rajasthan, India
Year: 2024
Medium: Labradorite 
Dimensions: 18cm(height) x 13cm(length) x 7.5cm(width)
Weight: 1.98 kg

Note: With all hand made stone and wood sculptures, there might be some natural erosion with cracks and spots, but that adds to the one of a kind pieces that we sell here at Mystik River.