Gilt Brass Buddha - Varada Mudra Lighting Our lacquer boxes come from

Our lacquer boxes come from Rajasthan

These panels would have come from stone havelis

They come with wooden tops which should not be used in winter

the niche would originally have been built into the wall beside a doorway where oil lamps or small candles were placed to illuminate the entrance and welcome guests

the drawers reveal pale

Gilt Brass Buddha - Varada Mudra Lighting Our lacquer boxes come fromThis brass Buddha has a serene gaze and is seated varada mudra, both palms open. Varada mudra is a sign of compassion & charity, representing the five perfections; patience, effort, concentration, generosity & morality. This pose is always from a seated position with the right hand resting on the knee, hand facing outwards. Here Buddha also holds an offering bowl.