13/08/2025
🌸 Rare Standing Buddha – Ancient Indian Masterpiece 🌸
Available for Sale | From an Exclusive Private Collection
This magnificent Standing Buddha in red sandstone, likely from Mathura or Sarnath region, dates to the Gupta Period or early medieval era (circa 5th–7th century CE). A breathtaking example of India’s golden age of Buddhist art, it radiates compassion, wisdom, and serenity.
✨ Iconography & Features:
Pose: The Buddha stands in abhaya mudra (right hand raised in blessing and reassurance), symbolizing protection and fearlessness.
Attire: Draped in a thin monastic robe (samghati), its delicate folds cascading naturally — a hallmark of Gupta artistry.
Halo: An intricately carved circular halo (prabhamandala) behind the head, adorned with floral and scroll motifs, symbolizing divine radiance.
Attendants: Flanking divine figures at the top, possibly celestial apsaras or devatas, and a kneeling devotee at the base, narrating the connection between the divine and the earthly realm.
Expression: The serene face with urna (auspicious mark) and half-closed eyes reflects deep meditation and compassion.
🕉 Cultural Significance:
Such sculptures adorned monastic complexes and pilgrimage sites, serving as spiritual focal points for devotees. This piece embodies the philosophical depth and artistic mastery of ancient Indian stone carving.
📜 Details:
Material: Red sandstone
Origin: Likely Mathura/Sarnath, India
Period: Circa 5th–7th century CE
Condition: Excellent for its age, with fine detailing intact
💎 A rare acquisition for serious collectors, museums, and heritage art enthusiasts. This sculpture is not merely an object — it’s a timeless embodiment of Buddhist philosophy and ancient Indian heritage.
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