Sitting Buddha with Jaali Work in Tigereye (SF-13725)
Tiger Eye, a South African gem with dynamic amber-brown bands, reflects light beautifully and carries a sense of energy and depth. Sourced from lion territory, it is as rare as it is striking. This carving shows Buddha in the classic “earth-touching” pose of enlightenment, enhanced with an ornate jaali. The stone’s natural glow brings the serene moment to life.
Sitting Buddha with Jaali Work in Tigereye
A South-African treasure, Tigereye boasts a charismatic character with its amber and brown bands. The colours react with light in varying ways, making the character of the stone all the more dynamic. The mining of the stone is done in an area that is infamous for being a lion territory, making the procuring of the stone all the more precarious. In this carving, Buddha is seen in a classic pose with His left hand on the lap and the right hand pointing to the ground. This pose represents Buddha’s moment of enlightenment. The accomplished kaarigar has enhanced the greatness of this moment by adding an ornate jaali behind the figure of Buddha. The character of the Tigereye adds a natural glow to the Buddha’s face and body, thereby actualizing the ultimate moment of enlightenment in this creation.
