Ruby Corundum Buddha Head Carving TF1948

Ruby Corundum Buddha Head Carving Approx. Dimensions: 1.5x1.5x0.75 inches Approx. Weight: 42.6 grams Locality: India This lovely little Buddha head is carved into a natural piece of ruby corundum. The reverse side has been left completely natural and features the trigonal structures common to ruby corundum specimens. Keeping statues of Buddha in the home, office, or giving them as gifts can serve as an inspiration on the spiritual journey to strive for only compassionate thoughts and behaviors. In the carvings of Buddha's head especially, one will notice the elongated earlobes. The wealthy men of that time weighted their ears with precious metals and stones, but the Buddha consciously renounced his material connections for a life of spiritual enlightenment. His earlobes stayed permanently elongated but were void of riches. Traditionally keeping a statue of the head alone symbolizes the Buddhas wealth of knowledge. These can serve as a reminder to always challenge oneself to continue learning.