Buddha (Bhaisajyaguru) - Statue - Asia

Lapis lazuli sculpture depicting Buddha (Bhaisajyaguru)
Description of the work:
A refined solid lapis lazuli sculpture carved in the round, depicting the Buddha in a meditative pose (asana). The figure sits on a stylized lotus pedestal, with the right hand raised in the Abhaya Mudra, the mudra of protection and reassurance ("fear not"). The left hand rests in the lap in a meditative position (Dhyana Mudra).
Technical Details:
* Material: Natural lapis lazuli with golden pyrite inclusions (giving the "starry sky" effect) and white calcite veins.
* Height: about 8 cm.
* Weight: 131.55 g.
* Era/Origin: China, likely XXth century manufacture
Iconographic Analysis and Country of Origin
The choice of lapis lazuli is not accidental: in Chinese and Tibetan Buddhist tradition, this material is closely tied to the figure of Bhaisajyaguru, better known as the Medicine Buddha (or Buddha of Lapis Light). The deep blue color symbolizes spiritual purity and healing power.
Although the classical iconography of the Medicine Buddha often includes a vase of ointment in the left hand, the combination of this specific blue material with the protective gesture (Abhaya) suggests a protective amulet function for health and domestic serenity. The carving style, marked by gentle facial features and compact volumes, is typical of Chinese lapidary craftsmanship, renowned for hard-stone working.

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