Antique Buddha — Handheld incense burner

A carefully modeled statue, patinated by hand; the features and the posture follow traditional iconography.

The motif. Depictions of the Buddha follow precise codes: the position of the hands, or mudra, changes the meaning entirely.

The piece. Handheld incense burner: the statue is both figure and object of use.

Use & upkeep. To be set on an altar, a console or a shelf, ideally raised — tradition avoids placing a figure of the Buddha directly on the floor. Dust with a dry cloth; the patina dulls on contact with household products.

A decorative object for personal practice. It is no substitute for medical advice or treatment.