Earth Witness Bronze Statuette of Balinese Buddha 3/4 Sleeve Brass & wood

Brass & wood

the masculine ring is crafted by hand of sterling silver with oxidized contrasts

Natural and dyed freshwater pearls

5" W x 4" D (24

and hazelnut in a deep smooth cup

Earth Witness Bronze Statuette of Balinese Buddha 3/4 Sleeve Brass & woodMeditating, Buddha sits in the lotus pose with his hands in the bhumisparsa mudra. This mudra or hand gesture represents the moment when Buddha achieved enlightenment. As the story goes, Buddha was sitting in meditation with his left hand resting palm up in his lap, and his right hand touching the earth. Buddha was challenged by a demon, who asked him for a witness that would attest to his right to achieve enlightenment. To reply he touched the