This Thai-style praying Buddha statue has an antique-look finish and measures around 14 by 7.5 by 22 centimetres. The two palms raised in prayer, the bodhi-leaf pattern running across the clothing and the fabric scarf draped on the shoulder together give the piece a calm, quiet mood. The body is cast from poly-resin and the surface is hand-painted in warm, autumnal tones.
How it serves at home
You will be glad of this statue if you are looking for a smaller, antique-look piece for a quiet corner: in a reading nook, on top of a bookshelf, on a small altar, on a window sill or on the corner of a desk. At 22 centimetres tall it has a noticeable presence yet does not take up a whole shelf. The warm, patinated paint sits well next to both light and dark furniture.
What the gesture means
The hands joined in prayer traditionally indicate respect, humility and turning the attention inward. The bodhi-leaf pattern alludes to the tree under which the Buddha spent long stretches of his life in focused practice. The small fabric scarf is a hand-finished detail that gives the statue a distinct, crafted character.
Material and use
Poly-resin is a durable, easy-to-clean material, suitable for indoor use and for a covered outdoor spot. We do not recommend exposing the statue to direct rain, long sunshine or frost, as the painted surface may fade over time. The shoulder scarf is a separate accessory: handle it gently and lift it occasionally so the fabric can air out.
Size and weight
The statue weighs 522 grams, enough to stand firmly in place. At 14 centimetres wide and 22 centimetres deep, it also fits onto a narrower shelf or a small altar. As it arrives in a cardboard box, it also presents nicely as a gift.
Origin and arrival
The statue is made in China, formed and painted by hand, and arrives in a cardboard box. As it is cast from a mould, the surface pattern and the shade of paint may vary slightly between pieces, and the colour of the fabric scarf can also change from one piece to another.