Buddha Statue White Marble Hand Carved Shaved Head Holding Alms Bowl Seated Padmasana 49"

Name: Buddha Statue White Marble Hand Carved Shaved Head Holding Alms Bowl Seated Padmasana 49"
Brand: Lotus Sculpture
SKU: 190wm25
Price: 6999 USD
Availability: InStock

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Statue Details

Materials: White Marble Hand Carved in Cambodia

Total Height Including Base: 49 inches or 124 cms

Base Height: 6 inches

Base Width & Depth: 29 x 38 inches

Weight: 1629 pounds or 739 kgs

Gautama Buddha is depicted here not as a crowned deity but as a wandering monk, honoring the practice of pindapata in which he walked each morning accepting food in his alms bowl as an act of humility and spiritual exchange with the lay community
He sits in padmasana with a shaved head, elongated earlobes, and softly downcast eyes, both hands holding a round alms bowl with his right hand reaching gently inside, wearing a draped sanghati robe above a hand-carved scrolling lotus base
Hand carved from polished white marble this Buddha serves as both a devotional garden sculpture and a functional shrine piece, with the alms bowl ready to hold offerings of flowers, candles, or incense
Reflecting the artisan's exceptional craftsmanship, the Buddha's intricate details evoke a sense of mindfulness and serenity, inspiring a deeper connection to your spiritual practice
This Bald Buddha holding an Alms Bowl is hand carved from white marble and is completely one of a kind, you receive this exact sculpture

Gautama Buddha lived as a wandering monk after his renunciation of royal life, walking barefoot each morning through villages and accepting whatever food was placed in his alms bowl by lay devotees. This practice, known in Pali as pindapata, was not simply a means of sustenance. It was a spiritual exchange: the monk offered his presence and teachings, and the community offered food, cultivating generosity and connection between the monastic and lay worlds. The alms bowl became one of the most enduring symbols of the Buddha's monastic path, representing non-attachment, humility, and complete reliance on the kindness of others.

This sculpture depicts the Buddha seated in padmasana, the full lotus position, in a form rarely seen in large-scale marble carving. Rather than the idealized crowned and bejeweled form, he appears here as a shaved-head monk, head smooth and unadorned, without ushnisha or crown. His elongated earlobes rest at either side of his neck, the only remaining mark of his former life as a prince. His eyes are softly downcast with a composed, inward expression. He holds a round alms bowl in both hands, his left hand cradling the bowl from beneath while his right hand reaches into it, fingers extended downward in a gesture of quiet, focused attention. The pose captures a moment of still, ordinary presence rather than formal ceremony. He wears a monk's sanghati robe draped over both shoulders, falling in broad, clean folds across his body. The robe is rendered with a polished finish that catches light along the fold ridges, while the skin areas of the arms and head carry the same smooth, luminous quality. He sits on an octagonal base carved on its front face with a symmetrical scrolling foliate panel centered on a lotus bloom, hand-carved with confident, flowing lines.

The entire sculpture is hand carved from white marble, a process that requires sustained skill to maintain the subtle proportions of the face, the natural weight of the robe folds, and the precise relationship between the two hands and the bowl. The marble is bright white with a polished surface throughout, giving the piece a luminous presence in both direct sunlight and softer garden light. Hand carving at this scale in marble is a practiced craft, and the quality is visible in the smooth transitions between the carved robe, the bare arms, and the rounded form of the bowl.

The alms bowl in this sculpture also carries practical devotional use. In home shrines and garden altar settings, the bowl is traditionally used to hold offerings of flowers, tea candles, or incense, making this sculpture both a work of sacred art and a functional focal point for daily practice. At 49 inches tall, this Buddha works as a garden centerpiece, a courtyard or terrace anchor, or an indoor statement piece in a meditation hall, entryway, or dedicated shrine room.

"The statue chooses you.

You know when you find the right piece to bring into your home and into your heart."

~ Kyle Tortora, Founder, Lotus Sculpture ~

Use a cotton cloth and gently buff the surface of the statue to bring out the natural polish of the stone.

White, red and black marble statues are easy to take care of as they just need some annual upkeep to keep them looking as they did when they were first carved. Here are some easy tips to keep your White, red and black marble statues from Lotus Sculpture looking like the gods they are:

Dust the statue as needed to prevent dirt build up
To make the statue shine use a cotton cloth to buff the sculpture
You can use a small amount of natural oil such as coconut oil or olive oil to further polish the sculpture
Use a tooth brush to get into the hard to reach spaces of the sculpture
DO NOT TOUCH the painted surfaces of any of the white marble statues. This will damage the painting if done often

White marble statues that are unpainted can be placed outdoors. We recommend keeping our smaller red and black marble statues as well as any painted marble statues in an indoor environment. The red and black marble statues have some delicate pieces that could chip if left outisde. The paint from the white marble statues will not last for more than 4 years if left outside so use discretion when placing your statues outdoors.
Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions regarding your marble statue from Lotus Sculpture, (760) 994-4455 or info@lotussculpture.com.

USA Shipping

This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California gallery and ready for immediate packing & shipping. Packing takes anywhere from 1-4 business days. Shipping takes anywhere from 1-6 business days. The shipping price is automatically calculated from Oceanside, California to the destination in the online checkout. Or you can get a shipping quote by clicking the Calculate Shipping link beneath the Add to Cart button. Shipping will be calculated based on the weight of the sculpture and the distance to the destination from our Oceanside, California showroom.
The delivery charges include insurance, a residential lift gate delivery to your home or business. The freight company will call you to schedule a delivery day and time frame to make the delivery. Someone must be present to receive the statue. Depending on where you are located we will use either R&L Carriers, UPS Freight, Estes, DHX or Roadrunner Transport.
The freight company will use a lift gate to bring the sculpture to the ground and then use a pallet jack to move it anywhere on the same level. They will move it anywhere in your driveway or in your garage. They will not take it to your backyard or in the elevator to your apartment or up or down any steps. They will not be unpacking the statue and taking the crate away. Think of them as you would UPS or Fedex. They only deliver the statue. If you require a little extra service, (within reason) a tip to a delivery man usually works wonders!
For placing the statue our customers have either placed the statue themselves with help of a friend and a tool like a hand truck or a dolly. Or by contacting their landscaper who is used to moving large and heavy objects like rocks and trees into place. For much larger and heavier sculptures sometimes the customer needs a piece of heavy equipment for placing the statue like a crane or forklift. If you have any questions contact me directly at kyle@lotussculpture.com or (760) 994-4455

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International Shipping

This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California showroom and ready for immediate packing & shipping. This piece is too heavy to ship via UPS and will be shipped using an international freight service. Packing takes anywhere from 1-4 days depending on the statue. We can ship the statue using either sea or air freight to either the your home or the closest port.
If you place your order online shipping will show in the order as $0. Shipping will be calculated based on the weight of the sculpture and the distance from Oceanside, California to determine the shipping price. The shipping quote will be emailed to you and no charge will be made without your approval.
You can obtain a shipping quote for any statue by clicking the link, Calculate Shipping beneath to the Add To Cart button on every statues' page. Or you can email info@lotussculpture.com or call us 760-994-4455 to receive a shipping quote. Please include the item number of the statue you are interested in purchasing as well as your country and postal code.
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