Stunning Ceylon Brass Buddha Statue, Gem inlaid Naga Vintage mid 20th C India

  

Stunning large vintage brass Buddha statue in Dhyana mudra on Muchalinda naga (cobra) with the large scale cobra head with intricate detail as the backdrop with blue gem stone inlaid eyes on naga. Detail on brass work is similar to the museum quality Sri Lankan/Ceylonese Buddha statues are known for and the exquisite details on this statue aligns with the great craftsmanship Ceylonese crafatsmen are known for. The inlaid eyes are probably Ceylon/Sri Lankan Blue Sapphires. Provenance: from an important collection of a Los Angeles, USA collection. Mucalinda, Muchalinda or Mucilinda is the name of a naga.

Like being, who protected the Gautama Buddha. From the elements after his enlightenment.

It is said that six weeks after Gautama Buddha began meditating under the Bodhi Tree. The heavens darkened for seven days, and a prodigious rain descended. However, the mighty King of Serpents, Mucalinda, came from beneath the earth and protected with his hood the one who is the source of all protection.

Keywords: Ceylon buddha, Burmese buddha, Indian Buddha, Sri Lankan Buddha, Ceylonese antique, Sri lanka antique. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\India". The seller is "taprobaneavenue" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Inlaid: Blue Sapphire
2. Age: 1950
3. Primary Material: Brass
4. Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
5. Type: Statue
6. Color: Brass