Jewelry
Lotus and Lace Boutique: "Wandering Buddha" Earrings in Antique Dark Silver
- Item Number
- 388
- Estimated Value
- 16 USD
- Sold
- 39 USD to vollandmo
- Number of Bids
- 8 - Bid History
Item Description
Elegant "Wandering Buddha" earrings from Lotus and Lace Boutique.
The walking Buddha is an artistic style that flourished in Thailand's Sukhothai kingdom during the 14th and 15th centuries. The Sukhothai Buddha image portrayed him simply and elegantly, mid-step with his heel lifted and eyes lowered, practicing walking meditation. Walking is one of four postures prescribed for meditational exercise in ancient Theravada Buddhist texts.
After renouncing his early life as a prince, the Buddha, SiddhÄÂ?rtha Gautama, spent the remainder of his life as a wandering mendicant, teaching throughout northern India. Earlier Buddhist art had stressed the god-like and king-like aspects of the Buddha, and neither gods nor kings were imagined as walking monks. Thai representations thus presented a new image of the Buddha, emphasizing his more human aspects -- walking among the people and attempting to alleviate their suffering.
Lotus and Lace Boutique owner Lindsay started making jewelry about ten years ago and especially enjoys incorporating exotic curios from her travels. She has lived in Thailand for the past few years. The warm culture and Buddhist ideals make it a welcoming and peaceful environment. Visit these links to follow her adventures:
https://www.instagram.com/lotusandlace/
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http://lotusandlace.blogspot.com/
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Size and Details:
The Buddha amulets are from Thailand. Made of a metal alloy.
Earring hooks are brass with a "gunmetal" (black oxide) plated finish that give them an antiqued smoky silver appearance.
Lead & nickel-free
Size: 1 ¾ inch x 5/8 inch ( 4.3 cm x 1.7 cm) + ¾ inch earring hook dangle
Item Special Note
All prices $USD
Cost of shipping not included in bid price.
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