Imposing Bronze Buddha Statue, Rattanakosin

€15000,00

This gilded bronze Buddha statue, 104 cm high, dates from the Rattanakosin period (1782-1932) in Thailand. Seated in lotus position(Padmasana), hands in meditative mudrā(dhyana mudra), the Buddha’s face is peaceful, with deeply incised eyelids and a delicately marked urna in the center of the forehead. His hair in regular curls and slenderusnisha add to the sculpture’s grace. On the soles of his feet are the 108 auspicious marks(lakshana) and the wheel of Dharma, symbolizing the virtues and the perfect, pure and timeless teaching of the Buddha. This element is frequently found in high-quality images.
The gilding, though partially faded, reveals the dark verdigris patina of the bronze beneath further vestiges of black lacquer.
Typical of the art of the Rattanakosin period,also known asBangkok, this work was probably destined for a temple, for an important religious occasion or offered to accumulate spiritual merit. This act of generosity and devotion was directly in line with the quest to improve one’s karma…
Provenance: Estate Claude de Marteau
Sold with certificate of origin.
H 104 CM X D 38 CM X W 73 CM.
Estimated peas: About 100 kg

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