Description: Indo-Chinese sculpture of "Sleeping Buddha." Depicts Buddha's knowledge and serenity, which can be seen by the expression on his face. Made of bronze, this Buddha has all the details emphasized in Indo-Chinese cultures (Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam). The Oversized head with a large cranial lump on the crown chakra, known as the Ushnisha represents the wisdom and knowledge the Buddha gained after attaining enlightenment.

History: Buddha is depicted in many forms of iconography. There are many depictions where only the head of the Buddha is created as it is one of the most important parts of the body. The Buddha heads represent the knowledge of Buddha along with the serene nature of the expression that comes with it. Oversized with a large cranial lump on the head, known as the Ushnisha, it represents the wisdom and knowledge the Buddha gain after attaining the enlightenment. Similarly the urna, a round tuft of hair between the eyebrows signify the supernatural vision the Buddha has. Short and curled hair of the Buddha in the Buddha head indicates the nobility of Buddha.

Provenance: N/A

Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 16 | Height(in) = 16 | Width(in) = 9 | Depth(in) = 5

Size of Artwork(in): 16 x 9 x 5"

Artist Name: Unknown

Medium: Bronze

Circa: 20th century

This sculpture is in very good condition. Minor chips at the very top of the statues head are superficial.