Seated Bronze Buddha, Earth Touching w160 the painting has worn to

the painting has worn to the darker base below

The colour and finish are original

The clear glass lids are tapered at the top and are made from recycled glass

the cabinet retains its original

Families would commemorate their ancestors with food offerings and rituals

Seated Bronze Buddha, Earth Touching w160 the painting has worn toThe Buddha here is shown in a seated position, with the right hand pointing to the ground and the left resting on the lap facing upward. This posture is referred to as 'Calling the Earth to Witness' or 'Earth Touching' and depicts the Buddha at the moment of enlightenment. The figure is a reproduction in cast bronze, but with an aged finish with traces of gold to give an antique finish. Note that each figure is individually crafted so the actual