18th C. Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha
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Southeast Asia, Thailand, ca. Rattanakosin period, ca. late 18th to early 19th century CE. A beautiful standing Buddha statue cast from bronze and gilt in lustrous gold wash, upon a tiered pedestal with his hands held up and open in the Abhaya Mudra gesture. He wears lavish royal attire with floral embellishments that resemble silk brocade, and the characteristic flame-ushnisha atop his head. A tall and elegant example with a calming energy directed from his hands, the Abhaya Mudra is also known as "Gesture of Fearlessness" that dispels fear and promotes peace and tranquility. The floral print of his robes is cast in low relief adding wonderful texture to his garments and added sense of decadent silk brocade / embroidery. The Rattanakosin artists continued working in the earlier Ayutthaya style to recapture the past grandeur of the royal court and as they rebuilt the new kingdom. Size: 6" L x 5" W x 21" H (15.2 cm x 12.7 cm x 53.3 cm)
After the destruction of Ayutthaya in 1767 by the Burmese, and the turmoil during the early years of the Rattanakosin’s establishment, King Rama I restored many aspects of the old capital city to the new capital of Rattanakosin (Bangkok), even shipping Ayutthaya palace bricks to the new city. This Buddha was certainly part of this regeneration, conveying the wealth and power of a past era being carried over into the new.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010; ex-Bayard Rustin collection, New York City, New York, USA, 1970s
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After the destruction of Ayutthaya in 1767 by the Burmese, and the turmoil during the early years of the Rattanakosin’s establishment, King Rama I restored many aspects of the old capital city to the new capital of Rattanakosin (Bangkok), even shipping Ayutthaya palace bricks to the new city. This Buddha was certainly part of this regeneration, conveying the wealth and power of a past era being carried over into the new.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010; ex-Bayard Rustin collection, New York City, New York, USA, 1970s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#178592
Condition
Losses to surface pigment and gilt as shown. Active flaking to surface pigments when handled. Pitting and losses to bronze on base near feet. Remains of brick / mortar inside base. Overall great condition without repairs.
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18th C. Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha
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