Southeast Asian gilt bronze standing crowned Buddha, Thailand, 19th century devotional figure with - Sculpture - Thailand

TITLE

Southeast Asian gilt bronze standing crowned Buddha, Thailand, 19th century devotional figure with lacquered base

DESCRIPTION

A Southeast Asian cast gilt bronze standing Buddha, most likely Thailand or Burma, dating to the late 19th century, depicted in royal or crowned form with a tall tiered finial, elongated earlobes, and a richly detailed court-style costume with patterned surfaces and flowing side panels, the figure standing upright on an integral tiered pedestal with traces of original red lacquer and gilding. The surface shows extensive age-related wear with blackened lacquer, rubbed gilding, and softening to the facial features consistent with long-term devotional handling and shrine use. The underside is darkened with a central casting aperture, typical of traditional lost-wax methods. The figure is notably heavy for its size, indicating a dense copper alloy casting rather than a light decorative piece. Overall condition consistent with age and use, with surface wear, losses to gilding, and minor casting irregularities, but presenting with strong presence and authenticity.

Acquired from a private collection; not a recent decorative reproduction.

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