Qing Dynasty Lotus Flower Buddha Hand Gilded Tibetan Ritual Item Antique

In the Qing Dynasty, a pair of exquisitely crafted gilt bronze Buddha Hands with the gesture of Holding a Flower emerged in Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The hand gesture, known as mudra, symbolizes the principles of Buddhist doctrine and holds mystical symbolism and power within Buddhism, bearing significant importance. The Dharani Sutra states: 'Reciting mantras with hand gestures and various types of seals, reciting various mantras using hand seals, one can easily achieve success,' which implies that certain hand gestures can facilitate spiritual realization in religious practices. The hand gestures of Buddha statues carry specific meanings, serving as concrete expressions of the realization of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, and also as crucial identifiers of different Buddha statues.