Large Buddha Statue - Antique Khmer Style Bronze Standing Abhaya Protection Buddha Statue - 123cm/49"

Large Buddha Statue - Antique Khmer Style Bronze Standing Abhaya Protection Buddha Statue - 123cm/49"

Measures (Height) 123cm/49" (Weight) 46kg/101lbs

An antique Khmer-style Buddha from HD Asian Art, this refined image depicts the Enlightened One standing in the double Abhaya (protection) mudra. The figure captures the moment after enlightenment, radiating calm strength and compassionate reassurance.

The Abhaya mudra, or “gesture of fearlessness,” is one of the oldest sacred hand gestures, offering protection, reassurance, and safety while dispelling fear and bestowing divine blessing. Both hands are raised to shoulder height, palms facing outward, marking this Buddha as a powerful symbol of courage and compassion across Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions. In an age often marked by uncertainty and anxiety, this gesture serves as a timeless reminder that a path of inner steadiness and kindness can lead to peace and resilience.

The Buddha’s head is crowned with a prominent ushnisha, signifying his elevated spiritual attainment, in the form of a lotus flower. The lotus, rooted in muddy water yet blossoming in unsullied beauty, represents purity, compassion, and the joy that arises from spiritual awakening. It underscores the teaching that enlightenment is possible even amid the challenges of everyday life.

His face is serene and introspective, with downcast eyes and a firm brow that together exude harmony and deep inner calm. Long, extended earlobes recall his princely youth, when heavy gold earrings once adorned him before he renounced worldly life.

Each raised palm bears a finely rendered mandala, a symbol of meditation and serenity. Across Eastern traditions, mandalas are used to focus attention, create sacred space, and guide practitioners inward on the spiritual journey—from the outer world to the still center within. Here, the mandala on the Buddha’s hand reinforces the invitation to contemplation and mindful awareness.

The Buddha stands in samapada, both feet firmly placed, upon a lovely pedestal. 

The casting is beautifully executed, evident in the precise details of the face, hands, and ornamental elements. A distinctive azurite and malachite patina enriches the surface with depth and character, enhancing the sculpture’s sense of age and dignity. Traditional in appearance yet full of presence, this Abhaya Buddha offers an ideal focal point to bring serenity, courage, and timeless style to any home, office, or sacred space.