Large Antique Gold Buddha Meditation in Stupa - 1.5m

At 1.5 metres tall, this seated Buddha in meditation strikes a substantial scale — large enough to anchor a garden corner, courtyard, or meditation space without overwhelming it, and given visual lift by the stupa structure that frames the figure.

The Buddha is shown in dhyana mudra — hands resting in the lap, palms upward, thumbs gently touching. It's the foundational meditation posture, the one most readily associated with the practice itself: stillness, inward attention, and the disciplined quiet of formal sitting.

The figure is set within a stupa-shaped frame, which is the more unusual element here. Stupas are among the oldest structures in Buddhism — mounded architectural forms that originally housed relics of the Buddha and his disciples, marking sacred ground. To depict a Buddha framed by a stupa is to compress two ideas into a single object: the practitioner and the architecture of devotion that surrounds the practice.

The aged gold finish has the depth and patina of statues weathered for years in temple courtyards across South and Southeast Asia, lending the piece a warmth and devotional richness rather than the showroom shine of fresh gilt. It catches both natural and lamp-light beautifully, and works equally well alongside warm wood and terracotta or against cooler, more minimal interiors.

Cast in fibre cement and hand-finished by skilled artisans, the statue has the weight and substance of stone with the durability to withstand exposure to the elements. Suited to gardens, terraces, meditation spaces, or substantial indoor settings. Small variations in finish and detailing come naturally with hand-working — no two are identical.

Dimensions: 1.5m tall (approximately 4.9ft / 59in)

Shipping: UK Mainland only, via specialist courier. Kerbside delivery — please ensure clear access for offloading and have help on hand for positioning.