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Materials: Wood Height: 27 inches Width: 6 inches Depth: 6 inches Weight: 8 pounds Click here to view more images of the Cambodian Hand Carved Wood Begging Buddha Sculpture
Soon after
Shakyamuni Buddha obtained enlightenment the Four Great Guardian Kings of the
four directions each presented him with an
alms-bowl, the most beautiful of
which was made with precious gems, and the simplest form of common stone or clay. Shakyamuni was said to have chosen the plainest bowl
that was sufficient for the needs of a humble mendicant.
The traditional
alms-bowl of a Buddhist monk or bhikshu is shaped like
the inverted ushnisha of the Buddha, a symbol of the highest
attainment of Buddhahood, as the wisdom that directly realizes emptiness.
The
alms-bowl is generally held in the left 'wisdom' hand of Buddhas and their
disciples, the sangha. This Buddha stands on a single lotus
base and has very subtle red and gold undertones. About Wood Lacquering & Gilding: The artisans begin this process by sizing the wood, before applying colors made with natural pigments. The pieces can be adorned with copper or gold leaf gilding. Pieces that are glossy are sanded and polished in order to give them their glossy finish. Some pieces may be lacquered, smoothed and then varnished.
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