Stone Carved Meditating Buddha

Height: 110cm Width: 85cm

A statue of the Buddha, carved from dark-colored stone, with a height of 110 cm and a width of 85 cm. The Buddha is seated in the full lotus position (Padmasana), with both feet placed on the opposite thighs, a classic posture for meditation. His hands are resting in his lap, likely in the Dhyana Mudra (meditation gesture). His eyes are half-closed, and a serene, subtle smile graces his face, conveying a sense of inner peace and contemplation. The statue has a well-defined form, showing the contours of the body and the simple drapery around his waist. The hair is depicted as small, tightly-coiled curls, and there is a faint bump on the top of his head, representing the Ushnisha, a symbol of his spiritual enlightenment. The statue rests on a roughly carved, circular stone base. The style of the carving is characteristic of Khmer art, particularly from the Angkorian period.