The perfection of a Buddha shrine for home, this superfine Nepalese Shakyamuni Buddha statue is made from a striking black stone slab, reminding us of the earliest sculptural depictions of the Enlightened One. Buddha sits in the center of the composition, on a lotus seat. His glorious form is encircled by a majestic aura, with the Kirtimukha or face of glory on the top, with a fragrant floral pattern unfurling from its mouth. Curving creepers are also inscribed on the aureole, in this dual-tone stone masterpiece.