Sitting Silver Plated Buddha Statue - Varada Mudra Material - Camphor Wood This Indian dowry chest has

This Indian dowry chest has clear Portuguese influences as seen by the carved sunburst panels either side of the central doors

originated during the Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD)

this piece works particularly well in smaller spaces

handcrafted in teak and finished in richly layered green paint tones with hints of turquoise and blue emerging through the aged surface

Sitting Silver Plated Buddha Statue - Varada Mudra Material - Camphor Wood This Indian dowry chest hasThis silver plated brass Buddha statue is in the pose of varada mudra also known as the medicine Buddha. Varada mudra is a sign of compassion & charity and represents the five perfections; patience, effort, concentration, generosity & morality. The image of the Medicine Buddha is said to emanate therapeutic energy.