Bronze statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha, depicted at the moment of enlightenment. The posture and iconography refer to the earth-witness tradition, where the Buddha calls upon the earth as a witness to his awakening. The richly elaborated base with elephants and a central figure reinforces this symbolism and points to a North Indian or Nepalese temple tradition.
The statue is traditionally hollow cast and shows a natural, layered patina with wear appropriate to age and ritual use. The modeling is compact and understated, with a serene facial expression and balanced proportions. No traces of modern finishing or later interventions observed.
An authentic Buddhist statue, intended for devotional use or as a collector's item, clearly distinguishable from Southeast Asian or Burmese styles by its iconography and base form.
