Tserra
Tibetan-Style Brass Seated Buddha Statue
Tibetan-Style Brass Seated Buddha Statue
SKU:SOB-011
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This brass seated Buddha statue measures approximately 8.5 × 6 cm and weighs about 170 g. A dark antique-style patina highlights the figure, vessel and lotus-patterned base. The finish describes its appearance, not historical age.
Meaning & Symbolism
This small seated figure brings together two closely related strands of Himalayan Buddhist imagery. Read as Shakyamuni, the vessel at the lap recalls the alms bowl of the wandering teacher who left royal privilege, accepted only what was freely offered, and found awakening through the Middle Way. The upright meditation posture returns to his night beneath the bodhi tree, when he faced fear and distraction without leaving his seat.
Read as the Medicine Buddha, the same vessel becomes a medicine bowl and shifts the story toward relief from suffering. The image then honors knowledge joined with compassion: seeing pain clearly, understanding its causes, and responding with practical care. The figure's identity is intentionally described with care because compact regional statues can combine attributes rather than follow a single iconographic formula.
The dark antique-style patina does not claim historical age, but it gives the brass the visual depth of an object handled and contemplated over time. Highlights catch the face, vessel, robe edges, and lotus while the recesses remain nearly black. At 8.5 cm, the statue has the intimacy of a personal altar object and the visual weight of a much larger shrine figure.
Details
- Material: brass
- Finish: dark antique-style patina
- Size: approx. 8.5 × 6 cm
- Weight: approx. 170 g
This statue is offered for devotional display and cultural appreciation.
Care: Dust with a soft dry cloth. Keep the statue dry and avoid abrasive polish, which can remove the patina.
Shipping: Standard shipping is US$8 for orders below US$69 and free for orders of US$69 or more.
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Shipping & returns
Shipping & returns
1. Where does Tserra ship?
Tserra currently ships to these 29 countries and regions:
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
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2. How much does shipping cost?
- Standard shipping costs US$8 for orders below US$69.
- Standard shipping is free for orders of US$69 or more.
- Express shipping costs US$29.99 where available. Available services and final charges are shown at checkout.
3. How long will my order take to arrive?
Total delivery time = processing time + transit time.
Processing is the time needed to prepare your order before dispatch. Transit is the shipping time after dispatch.
- In-stock product processing: 2–5 business days before dispatch.
- Hand-painted and made-to-order product processing: 5–7 business days before dispatch.
- Standard shipping transit: an estimated 7–20 business days after dispatch.
- Express shipping transit: an estimated 6–8 business days after dispatch, where available.
Business days exclude weekends and public holidays. Transit estimates do not include processing time. Customs clearance, remote delivery areas, weather, carrier disruptions, and peak shipping seasons may extend delivery beyond these estimates.
Important notes
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