19th C. Indian Naga Bronze Buddha w/ Attendants
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Description
South Asia / Southeast Asia, India / Burma (present day Myanmar) border, Nagaland, Sumi Naga people, ca. 19th century CE. A wonderful leaded bronze statuette of Buddha seated in lotus position and flanked by a pair of attendants. The 9 hooded heads of Mucalinda, the mighty king of serpents, rises behind the 3 figures as they sit atop the snake's coils. This is a fascinating and rare example considering 95% of the Naga people were converted to Christianity by the missionaries of the 19th century. Size: 3.5" L x 4.1" W x 7" H (8.9 cm x 10.4 cm x 17.8 cm)
Provenance: ex-collection of the late Peter Arnovick, San Francisco, California, USA, acquired before 1995
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#180796
Provenance: ex-collection of the late Peter Arnovick, San Francisco, California, USA, acquired before 1995
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.
#180796
Condition
Surface wear as shown with nicks and abrasions to surface. Small perforation on right side of verso. Otherwise, intact and excellent with liberal remaining detail, rich patina, and heavy earthen encrustations.
Buyer's Premium
- 27.5%
19th C. Indian Naga Bronze Buddha w/ Attendants
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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