Lot 40H
Southeast Asia, Burma, Ava Period, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. A finely cast and serene figure of the Buddha seated in bhumisparsa mudra (earth-touching gesture), symbolizing the moment of the Buddhas enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree. The figure sits cross-legged on a tiered lotus base, with elongated ears, arched eyebrows, and a subtle smile radiating calm. The tightly curled ushnisha rises to a flame-form finial. Traces of original gilding remain on the surface, now enriched by a rich, dark patina and scattered verdigris, lending the figure a sense of antiquity and devotional use. Size: 4.25" W x 7" H (10.8 cm x 17.8 cm); 8" H (20.3 cm) on included custom stand.
Characteristic of Ava Period bronzes, the form is compact and balanced, with a soft modeling of the body and finely incised detailing on the robe's hem. Such figures were typically cast for temple enshrinement or private devotion.
Provenance: Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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- Condition: Losses to some of the gold from the gilded surface. Green and brown patina. Intact and a lovely example!
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