This classical representation describes the starting of the Dharma Wheel. The moment when the historical Buddha sets the "wheel of doctrine" in motion with a teaching on the middle way between sensual pleasure and asceticism and on the four noble truths of suffering and its abolition. The original from the 5th century A.D. is in the Museum of Sarnat. Our representation is by the artist Marto, who is famous for his attention to detail.
This object is made of basanite, a volcanic rock originating from central Java. It was carved from the full stone by experienced stonemasons.
Natural colours, with natural rock inclusions
Our sculptures are not perfect!
They are created by hand from natural material. Handcrafting
offers no second attempt; each blow with hammer and chisel, once
executed, is irrevocable.
Rock inclusions and/or small chips are testimony to the
naturalness of the material and the dedicated craftwork of the artists
and are therefore not to be considered a flaw.
Please keep this in mind if you decide to buy a hand-cut sculpture from Indonesia.
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