Wood Standing Buddha with Offering Bowl 69"

Statue Details Materials: Wood with Glass Mosaic hand crafted in Thailand Total Height Including Base: 69 inches Widest Point: 24 inches Black Base: 12" x 12" x 8.5" Weight: 70 pounds This delightful standing Buddha statue is gilt with gold leaf and is in the classic Mandalay style Mandalay Buddha style with a wide headband between the hair and forehead, and an ornately pleated and folded robe The hair hugs the head in tight curls and covers a broad prominent ushnisha, the enlightenment bump on the Buddha's head The Buddha is inlaid throughout with spectacular mirrored glass mosaic Buddha has both hands wrapped around an alms bowl, symbolizing compassion and caring for all beings The offering bowl is an emblem of how all Buddhas should focus their mind to act with self control and self respect In Buddhism, giving of offerings is the beginning of one's journey to Nirvana, the state of perfect bliss His robes flow over his body naturally like water flowing over rocks