Nepalese Buddha in silver-colored copper alloy Vitarka mudra
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- 3.0 kg
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Estimated value: €700 – €1,000. Nepalese Buddha seated on a lotus base and depicted with Vitarka mudra, the gesture of teaching, in which the thumb and index finger meet to form a circle. The statue is hollow cast and crafted from a silver-colored copper alloy (white metal), not solid silver. Microscopic examination reveals natural oxidation and long-term wear, with visible remnants of original gilding in recessed and protected zones. This combination of white metal with partially worn gilding is characteristic of Nepalese production from the late 19th to early 20th century. The surface is free of modern coatings or restorations; UV examination shows only dust reaction. The robe is richly decorated with repeating motifs and the face is serene and classically modeled. Authentic old devotional object for domestic veneration. Nepal, ca. late 19th – early 20th century. Dimensions: height 28.3 cm, width 16.5 cm. Weight approximately 3 kg.
Symbolism: The Vitarka Mudra
This object is depicted with the Vitarka Mudra, the sacred gesture of teaching and discussion. On the raised right hand, the thumb and index finger touch to form a circle, symbolizing the unbroken flow of wisdom and the passing on of the Buddha's teaching.
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