23" Khmer-Style Three-Sided Meditating Buddha Statue | Hand-carved Aged Wood
Material: Hand-carved wood statue from Cambodia
Finish: Mottled patina – red, green & gold
Dimensions: 23.0 inch Height x 13.0 inch Width x 7.0 inch Depth
Weight: 11.3 kg / 25.0 lbs
Shipping and delivery: 5 - 7 business days
Product description: This three-sided Buddha carving from Cambodia is hand-carved in the Khmer tradition from a single block of aged wood. Three Buddha figures are carved in relief around the piece, sheltered beneath a flared, arching canopy carved from the top of the block. The front face shows the Buddha seated in meditation on a lotus throne, his hands resting one over the other in his lap in Dhyana mudra, the gesture of meditation and inner stillness. His robe falls over the left shoulder in simple, flowing lines. His face is calm and inward-looking, with downcast eyes and the gentle half-smile characteristic of Khmer sculpture. The two side faces each show a standing Buddha set within an arched niche on a lotus base. Each figure has one hand raised before the chest in a gesture of blessing and protection, and the other arm rests at the side.
All three figures have finely carved curls, elongated earlobes, and an ushnisha topped with a flame-shaped finial. Traces of red, green, and gold intentionally painted remain across the carving, over the weathered, aged wood. The back is left in its natural, hollowed form, showing the deep grain and texture of the old timber. The carving is raised on metal pins above a solid black wooden plinth, so it appears to float slightly above its base. It makes a striking centerpiece for a meditation space, home altar, or collection of Southeast Asian art, and its carved sides reward viewing from every angle.
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