Black and Gold Buddah - Medicine Buddha

The Buddha with this hand pose is known as the Medicine Budda.  The right hand is held facing downward with fingers extended toward the ground, palm facing outward toward the viewer, a bowl of herbs rests in the left hand upon the lap.

It is believed by the Tibetans that the Buddha was responsible for delivering the knowledge of medicine to the people of the world, and the right hand facing outward signifies "granting a boon" (meaning, giving a blessing) to mankind.

Height 10cm, Width 8.5cm, Depth 4cm