Gilt Brass Sitting Buddha - Varada Mudra Small Boxes This antique Japanese isho-dansu chest

This antique Japanese isho-dansu chest dates from the Taisho Era (1912-1926) and would have been used for clothing storage

rosewood or jackfruit woodOur pieces are mostly from the 19th century & occasionally 18th and early 20th century

and a time-softened patina developed through decades of honest use

naturally aged surface

Materials: Southern elm (jumu)

Gilt Brass Sitting Buddha - Varada Mudra Small Boxes This antique Japanese isho-dansu chestThis large bronze Buddha has a serene gaze and is seated varada mudra, both palms open. Varada mudra is a sign of compassion & charity, representing the five perfections; patience, effort, concentration, generosity & morality. This pose is always from a seated position with the right hand resting on the knee, hand facing outwards. This is an excellent museum quality reproduction piece cast in bronze in the Tibetan style using traditional techniques