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Bronze Figure of Buddha Shakyamuni in Padmasana, 19th / 20th C

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:600.00 EUR Estimated At:960.00 - 1,200.00 EUR
Bronze Figure of Buddha Shakyamuni in Padmasana, 19th / 20th C
Darkly patinated bronze
Tibet, 19th / 20th century
Serene expression
Pronounced curls
Delicate floral decoration on the garment
Chased seams
Sealed with a base plate with double vajra symbol
Dimension: 31 x 22 x 15 cm (height x width x depth)
Good condition
Provenance: from an important private collection
This historical figure of Buddha Shakyamuni was crafted in Tibet from darkly patinated bronze. He is seated in padmasana on a pedestal, which is decorated with lotus flowers in relief. His soles are turned upwards and the left hand is placed in his lap with the open palm facing heavenwards. Shakyamuni’s right hands form the bhumisparsa mudra, the gesture of touching the earth. His palm is turned inward and his fingers point towards the earth. With this gesture, Buddha calls on the earth to bear witness to the truth of his words.



The pleated garment is decorated with delicate floral ornaments, has chased seams and leaves the right shoulder bare. The characteristic features, such as prominent wrinkles on his neck, long earlobes, a peaceful, serene expression and the third eye urna in the middle of the forehead are presented in detail. They signify the majesty of the Buddha Shakyamuni. His pointed curls are crowned by a conical ketumala.



The fine bronze figure is in good condition with age-related signs of wear. Slight patina abrasion, small dents on the back and notches are visible here and here. The figure measures 31 cm in height, 22 cm in width and 15 cm in depth.
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