Rock Crystal Buddha - Hand-Carved, Nepal

A delicate Buddha figure, hand-carved from clear rock crystal, in a meditative posture on a double lotus pedestal. The right hand is extended over the knee toward the earth—the gesture with which, according to tradition, the Buddha calls upon the earth to bear witness to his enlightenment—while the left hand rests in his lap. Despite its small size, the face, robe, and lotus pedestal are clearly defined; the translucent material gives the figure a different appearance depending on the angle of the light. Rock crystal is one of the most prized materials for statues and ritual objects in the Himalayas. Each piece is carved from a single natural crystal and is therefore a one-of-a-kind piece with its own delicate inclusions.

Height approx. 10.8 / 9.4 / 8.5 cm · Weight approx. 264 / 184 / 143 g · Rock crystal · Hand-carved in Nepal