Fashioned from brass, this seated sculpture bears many hallmarks of Nepalese influence, the most one of which is the crown of five spires. Zoom in on them to appreciate the symmetry and detail with which each spire has been engraved. Behind the central spire rises the Buddha’s jaatamandala, which refers to the hair (‘jaata’) arranged in a specific way. Then there are the angular face and the features defined by minimalist lines. The style of His karnakundalas (danglers) and the hint of sashes all about the still figure - on either side of the shut-eyed face, the creases of the elbows - are also indicative of the same.A warm, gold-coloured glow seemingly emanates from the composition. It captures the aura of the great monk and would make for a valuable addition to the home or office of any devotee. The sheer proportion of jewellery on the Buddha’s person, from the torso all the way down to the feet, convey His glory and divinity.
