16th C. Thailand Gilded Bronze Buddha
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Southeast Asia, Thailand, ca. 16th century CE. An elegant statue of Buddha, carefully cast in bronze and beautifully gilded. This particular Buddha wears a beautiful sanghati (outer robe) and presents classic attributes of the Thai interpretation of Buddha such as those tightly delineated curls of hair and the pointed flame ushnisha. Buddha sits with legs crossed, a serene look on his face, his hands forming the Bhumisparsa Mudra (meaning "earth witness") one of the most iconic poses of Buddhism. His left palm is upright in his lap, and his right hand reaches down past his robes to touch the earth. This mudra comes from the story of Buddha asking Prthivi, the spirit of the earth, to witness his enlightenment when he was threatened by the king demon, Mara. A stunning piece with gorgeous green and russet patina and nice remains of gilding. Size: 2.375" H (6 cm); 3.125" H (7.9 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Southern California, USA collection, ex-IFA
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#130233
Provenance: private Southern California, USA collection, ex-IFA
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.
#130233
Condition
Normal surface wear commensurate with age. Nice traces of gilding on the surface as well as beautiful green and russet patina.
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16th C. Thailand Gilded Bronze Buddha
Estimate $600 - $900
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