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Bronze Figure, Buddha with Bhumisparsa Mudra, Thailand, 18th C

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:700.00 EUR Estimated At:1,120.00 - 1,400.00 EUR
Bronze Figure, Buddha with Bhumisparsa Mudra, Thailand, 18th C
Bronze, dark patinated
Thailand, 18th century
Pronounced curls with high ketumala
Fine chased facial features
On an oval pedestal
Dimensions: 17.5 x 8.5 x 5.5cm (height x width x depth)
Good condition

This representation of Buddha was manufactured in the 18th century in Thailand and is made of dark patinated bronze. The enlightened is shown in Virasana on an oval pedestal. In this position his left hand is placed upon his foot with the open palm facing upwards, while his right hand is placed over the knee and forms the Bhumisparsa mudra. This gesture is called touching the earth, which Buddha used to call on the earth to bear witness to the truth of his words.



Buddha wears simple monk's robe kasaya, which leaves his right shoulder as well as chest area on this side uncovered. He has distinctive facial features with half-closed eyes, deep neck wrinkles and long earlobes. Through these features his grandeur is clarified, which is reinforced by the distinctive small curls and the high ketumala.



The figure is in good condition with age related signs of wear. So small nicks and notches all around are visible. The figure has a height of 17.5 cm, a width of 8.5 cm and a depth of 5.5 cm. (lvp)
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