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Bronze Figure of a Buddha in Bhumisparsa Mudra, 16th/17th C.

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:800.00 EUR Estimated At:1,280.00 - 1,600.00 EUR
Bronze Figure of a Buddha in Bhumisparsa Mudra, 16th/17th C.
Bronze with brown patina
Burma, 16th/17th century
Figure of a seated Buddha on a conical base
Serene expression with harmonious facial features
Towering headdress in a characteristic form
The hands with a gesture of touching the earth (bhumisparsa mudra)
The robe indicated by individual engraved lines
Height: 21 cm
Condition see condition report
Provenance: Collection of Jack Zuberbühler, Switzerland
Object is regular taxed. Differential taxation is not possible

Bronzes, which are very similar to the present object, can be found in the British Museum (accession nos. 1880.3479 and 2004,0517.5).



Bhumisparsa Mudra

The bhumisparsa mudra is called the gesture of touching the earth. Usually a seated Buddha shows this gesture. 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.



Condition: The bronze figure is in fair condition consistent with age. The base is partly filled. It has on the front and the verso production-related casting defects. The height of the bronze measures 21 cm.

Provenance: Collection of Jack Zuberbühler, Switzerland
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