Burmese Buddha - Baby Face - Myanmar
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Bronze Burmese Buddha statue of Shakyamuni seated in vajrasana with the right hand in bhumisparsha mudra and the left hand on the thigh, wearing a samghati and weighing 1647 g, 26.2 cm high, 12.6 cm wide, 8.9 cm deep, dating to the late 18th century, provenance Collection privée, authenticity Original/officiel, in fair condition with age-related oxidation, sold without a stand.
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DESCRIPTION
Beautiful and elegant bronze statue depicting Shakyamuni Buddha seated in vajrasana, right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, bearing witness to the earth, the left resting on its heel, wearing the samghati, with a serene and gentle expression, almond-shaped half-closed eyes, elongated lobes, in meditation.
The youthful expression of the face gives the nickname "baby face" to this type of Buddha. It is also noted the tilted position of the base, which is rare. The "ball" he holds in his left hand is the stylized representation of the Vitarka Mudra and symbolizes the transmission of teaching.
The back of the plinth bears traces of old scrapes, corresponding to the fact that when a monastery sold a statue, religious writings were often erased.
Height: 26.2 cm. Width: 12.6 cm. Depth: 8.9 cm. Weight: 1647 g
Burma, late 18th century, early 19th century, from my personal collection.
CONDITION
The statue is in fair condition, shows the signs of its age, oxidation. See photos.
THE SELLER
I have been traveling in Asia for 30 years and more particularly Burma (Myanmar) where I have built many contacts with merchants, which has allowed me and still allows me to buy antique objects; I also buy on the European market depending on opportunities. Jean Dumoulin.
It will be packed with the greatest care, insured shipping and traceable.
DESCRIPTION
Beautiful and elegant bronze statue depicting Shakyamuni Buddha seated in vajrasana, right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, bearing witness to the earth, the left resting on its heel, wearing the samghati, with a serene and gentle expression, almond-shaped half-closed eyes, elongated lobes, in meditation.
The youthful expression of the face gives the nickname "baby face" to this type of Buddha. It is also noted the tilted position of the base, which is rare. The "ball" he holds in his left hand is the stylized representation of the Vitarka Mudra and symbolizes the transmission of teaching.
The back of the plinth bears traces of old scrapes, corresponding to the fact that when a monastery sold a statue, religious writings were often erased.
Height: 26.2 cm. Width: 12.6 cm. Depth: 8.9 cm. Weight: 1647 g
Burma, late 18th century, early 19th century, from my personal collection.
CONDITION
The statue is in fair condition, shows the signs of its age, oxidation. See photos.
THE SELLER
I have been traveling in Asia for 30 years and more particularly Burma (Myanmar) where I have built many contacts with merchants, which has allowed me and still allows me to buy antique objects; I also buy on the European market depending on opportunities. Jean Dumoulin.
It will be packed with the greatest care, insured shipping and traceable.
Details
Indigenous object name
Baby Face
Country of Origin
Myanmar
Period
Late 18th century
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Burmese Buddha
Height
26.2 cm
Width
12.6 cm
Depth
8.9 cm
Weight
1647 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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