This gift sized item is a statue of the Buddha seated in double lotus position, a classic meditation pose. It measures 2.5 inches wide, 2.5 inches deep, and 4.25 inches high. This Traditional Chinese style buddha has a head with snail shell curls and an ushnisha, an urna on the forehead, and elongated and holed ear lobes. Elongated earlobes represent the Buddha's attainment of wisdom. Its colors are light grey and a dark grey. His hands are folded together on his lap holding a rounded object. This is shows he is meditating. The statue serves as a reminder of the successful achievement of enlightenment by the Buddha and his generosity for having taught people for over twenty years about right understanding and right living. Some buddhists have a tradition to make a shrine which may contain a statue of the Buddha, fresh flowers, a candle or other light, a brass bowl with a striker. This Buddha statue would look great as part of your shrine in your meditation area. This would make a unique gift.