Wood Standing Mandalay Buddha Statue 79"

Statue Details Materials: Wood with Glass Mosaic hand crafted in Thailand Total Height Including Base: 79 inches Base Dimensions: 18" x 17.5" x 8" Weight: 110 pounds This delightful standing Buddha statue is gilt with gold leaf and is in the classic Mandalay style The torso of the Buddha is completely enveloped in an elaborately draped capelike outer robe (uttarasanga) that terminates around the hemlines in cascades of flaring overlapping folds finished with bands of raised lacquer and he is inlaid throughout with spectacular mirror and glass mosaic The Buddha’s hands are held gracefully to his side down and outward The "Calling Rain" mudra, also sometimes called "Inviting Rain," depicts the Buddha with his hands hanging down The gesture is tied to a story where the Buddha used this posture to call for rain to end a drought This mudra is a symbol of the Buddha's power to bring about change and blessings, including the vital element of water for life His robes flow over