Sitting Silver Plated Buddha Statue - Varada Mudra Material - Camphor Wood As noted by leading studies

As noted by leading studies of Himalayan furniture

It has had a brass clothes rail added in lieu of the original internal drawers

This Indian dowry chest has clear Portuguese influences as seen by the carved sunburst panels either side of the central doors

It has a beautiful patina with traces of bronze verdigris & gilding

making every piece slightly different and full of character

Sitting Silver Plated Buddha Statue - Varada Mudra Material - Camphor Wood As noted by leading studiesThis silver plated brass Buddha statue is in the pose of varada mudra also known as the medicine Buddha. Varada mudra is a sign of compassion & charity and represents the five perfections; patience, effort, concentration, generosity & morality. The image of the Medicine Buddha is said to emanate therapeutic energy.