Buddha Figur Shakyamuni - Brass/Bronze/Copper - Nepal

Material and Technique
Brass or bronze: the warm gold color, the weight, and the type of engravings clearly speak in their favor.

Finely engraved robes: typical for workshops in Nepal (Kathmandu Valley) or northern India.

Lotus pedestal: A classic element of Buddhist statues, symbol of purity and enlightenment.

2) Iconography
The hand gesture is the Bhumisparsha Mudra ('Earth Witness'), the gesture with which the Buddha attained enlightenment.
That is the most common depiction of Shakyamuni Buddha.
Hollow casting with a central core: The round 'pin' inside is the remainder of the core support, which stabilizes the form during casting.

Irregular internal structure: Typical for artisanal bronze/brass castings.

No magnetic spots: Perfect for a copper alloy.

Gold-colored interior surface: This is the natural color of brass/bronze without patina.

Small opening: It served during casting to vent air and wax.