Metallic Finish Buddha

Among the statues, bowls, and ritual goods on 14th Street is this statue: Metallic Finish Buddha (shop SKU 41402).

This is a decorative or devotional statue as sold, intended for a shelf, altar, or display. Images of the Buddha are reminders of stillness and attention in Buddhist art. This is a decorative or devotional piece as sold, not a religious certification.

The title describes a metallic finish, which is a surface treatment rather than a claim that the piece is solid metal.

• SKU: 41402

Find it at Namaste Bookshop, 2 West 14th Street, a short walk from Union Square in Manhattan, or order it online.