Brass Buddha Abhaya Mudra Idol
The Abhaya Mudra, the right hand raised at chest height, palm facing outward, fingers vertical, is one of the most ancient and most universally recognisable sacred gestures in human art. It appears in Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain iconography across Asia, reproduced for over two and a half millennia, and its meaning has never required translation: stop. Be still. There is nothing here to fear. I am with you.
| Material |
Brass |
| Colour |
Brown |
| Product Dimension |
5 x 5.5 x 10 Inches |
| Weight |
3.540 kg |
| Number of Item |
1 Brass Buddha Abhaya Mudra Idol |
| Suitable for |
Home, Pooja room, Temple, Office, Gifting |
| Sold by |
Rachana Traders |
About this item:
When this gesture is the defining element of a Buddha sculpture, it communicates something specific about what kind of Buddha this is, not the cosmic, transcendent Buddha of meditation withdrawn from the world, but the active, present, engaged Buddha who has turned toward the devotee and made a direct, personal promise. The Dhyana Mudra Buddha is turned inward. The Abhaya Mudra Buddha is turned outward, toward the person standing before him, toward the room he inhabits, toward everyone who enters the space where he sits.
This particular Abhaya Mudra Buddha is distinguished from the many versions of this gesture available in the market by two specific qualities that place it in a different category entirely: the engraved narrative robe and the two-tone finish.
The robe of this Buddha is not smooth. It is not simply draped fabric rendered in clean brass. It is a surface of extraordinary visual complexity, covered from shoulder to hem in hand-engraved decorative and narrative content. Scrollwork fills the spaces between figurative scenes. Small human and divine figures move through the fabric of the robe in compositions drawn from Buddhist iconographic tradition. Floral and geometric border motifs mark every hem and edge with the precision of a miniature painter working in three dimensions. The entire robe surface is, in effect, a portable thangka, a painted Tibetan Buddhist teaching scroll, translated into engraved brass.
The two-tone finish, warm, polished gold on the exposed skin areas (face, neck, right hand, left hand, chest) and deep reddish-brown on the engraved robe, creates a visual and conceptual separation between the luminous Buddha nature and the world of form through which it moves. The gold is the clarity of awakened awareness. The deep brown is the density and richness of accumulated teaching, the weight of the dharma carried in the fabric of the robe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the brown finish painted or part of the metal? It is chemical patination , part of the metal itself, not a paint or coating applied over the surface. It will not chip, peel, or rub off with normal handling. It will deepen and mellow naturally over time, which most owners find enhances the piece's depth and character.
How do I care for the two-tone finish? Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth. For the gold areas , face, hands, and chest, a small amount of brass polish applied with a soft cloth and thoroughly buffed off will maintain the warm luminosity. For the brown patinated robe areas, do not use brass polish, it will remove the patination. A very lightly damp soft cloth removes dust from the brown surfaces without affecting the finish.
Is this suitable for daily Buddhist practice? Yes , solid brass is the traditional and most auspicious material for Buddhist sacred objects, and this piece is fully appropriate for daily meditation practice, offering, and devotional use.
Is the Abhaya Mudra hand separately cast or part of the main casting? The entire figure, including the raised Abhaya Mudra right hand, is cast as a single unified piece. Nothing is separately attached.
