An antique Japanese Imperial early Meiji era cast bronze Baby Buddha sculpture in a gesture and mudra pointing toward heaven and earth. Features a rare and unusual piece taken from previous historical models from the Chinese Ming Dynasty infant Buddha. High quality, deep casting with fine serene face, robe and details. Circa the 1870s. Mudra is a Sanskrit word meaning a symbolic hand gesture that has the power of producing joy and happiness. The position of hands influences our physical, emotional and spiritual energy. This figure of the Buddha represents an event just after his birth in the Lumbini Grove, where he sprang from Queen Mayas side, able to talk and walk. Antique Japanese Bronze Religious Sculptures.