Lotus Buddha - Statue - Myanmar/Burma
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Bronze Lotus Buddha sculpture from Myanmar dating to the Konbaung dynasty (c. 1752–1885), over 200 years old, 16 cm high, 8 cm wide and 6 cm deep, unsigned, with provenance to Kanaka The Collection, Portugal and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity; a rare monastic bronze from the Konbaung period featuring a lotus-coiffed head and a monastic alms bowl.
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Very rare!
Buddha Lotus holding the alms bowl
Myanmar, Konbaung Dynasty (1752–1885)
Bronze
16 cm height
Myanmar Buddhist images executed in bronze and preserving a regional personality as strongly asserted are considerably less common than the lacquered and gilded wooden sculptures that dominate Burmese religious production during the Konbaung period. The pairing, on this example, of a lotus-style headdress particularly distinctive, the monastic bowl, the richness of detail, and a remarkable ancient patina make it an extraordinary and extremely rare work.
The Buddha is represented seated in virasana on an imposing multi-tiered throne with moulded registers. The body, straight and frontal, develops a powerful and hieratic silhouette. The face, broad and serene, presents eyes half-closed under high arched brows, a straight nose and a delicately smiling mouth. The long earlobes descend from either side of the face to the shoulders.
The head is crowned with a remarkable stylized lotus-button headdress, composed of broad incised petals arranged around a rounded summit. This treatment, distant from more conventional representations of Buddhist hair, is one of the most striking features of the sculpture and gives it an immediately recognizable identity.
The iconography is also unusual. The left hand, open in front of the abdomen, supports a penjuh alms bowl carefully modeled and surmounted by a globular form, while the right hand descends onto the knee. The bowl directly recalls the Buddha’s monastic condition and the principle of renunciation of material possessions. The juxtaposition of this ascetic iconography with the monumental throne and the rich ornamentation of the figure produces a presence-filled ensemble.
The garment is treated in a particularly graphic way. Numerous parallel folds regulate the torso and back, while a broad diagonal band crosses the chest. The shoulders bear circular elements adorned with radiating motifs. The legs are covered with drapery whose deeply incised folds, with large swirls, animate the lower part of the composition.
The surface is a key quality of the work. The bronze retains a deep ancient patina, blending dark brown, coppery tones and green oxidation, punctuated by traces of reddish mineralization. The protruding parts, progressively polished, reveal the golden tones of the metal. This alternation between dark surfaces and lightened relief admirably emphasizes the modeling and bears witness to a long history of use. The casting is hollow, as indicated by the opening visible beneath the base. Irregularities of casting, wear, old surface alterations and patina accumulations fully contribute to the archaeological character of the piece.
Condition: Good overall condition. Small crack at the base. chips.
Provenance: Kanaka The Collection, Portugal
Shipped with certificate of authenticity
Shipped with UPS
Seller's Story
Kanaka The Collection is a Portugal-based web gallery specialising in Asian art, with a particular focus on the arts of Southeast Asia.
With over 20 years of experience and passion for Asian art, we offer a carefully curated selection of sculptures, ceramics and works of art from across Asia, chosen for their artistic quality, authenticity and historical interest.
Every piece is professionally packed, and we ship worldwide to collectors and institutions.
We remain personally available to collectors before and after each acquisition.
Translated by Google TranslateVery rare!
Buddha Lotus holding the alms bowl
Myanmar, Konbaung Dynasty (1752–1885)
Bronze
16 cm height
Myanmar Buddhist images executed in bronze and preserving a regional personality as strongly asserted are considerably less common than the lacquered and gilded wooden sculptures that dominate Burmese religious production during the Konbaung period. The pairing, on this example, of a lotus-style headdress particularly distinctive, the monastic bowl, the richness of detail, and a remarkable ancient patina make it an extraordinary and extremely rare work.
The Buddha is represented seated in virasana on an imposing multi-tiered throne with moulded registers. The body, straight and frontal, develops a powerful and hieratic silhouette. The face, broad and serene, presents eyes half-closed under high arched brows, a straight nose and a delicately smiling mouth. The long earlobes descend from either side of the face to the shoulders.
The head is crowned with a remarkable stylized lotus-button headdress, composed of broad incised petals arranged around a rounded summit. This treatment, distant from more conventional representations of Buddhist hair, is one of the most striking features of the sculpture and gives it an immediately recognizable identity.
The iconography is also unusual. The left hand, open in front of the abdomen, supports a penjuh alms bowl carefully modeled and surmounted by a globular form, while the right hand descends onto the knee. The bowl directly recalls the Buddha’s monastic condition and the principle of renunciation of material possessions. The juxtaposition of this ascetic iconography with the monumental throne and the rich ornamentation of the figure produces a presence-filled ensemble.
The garment is treated in a particularly graphic way. Numerous parallel folds regulate the torso and back, while a broad diagonal band crosses the chest. The shoulders bear circular elements adorned with radiating motifs. The legs are covered with drapery whose deeply incised folds, with large swirls, animate the lower part of the composition.
The surface is a key quality of the work. The bronze retains a deep ancient patina, blending dark brown, coppery tones and green oxidation, punctuated by traces of reddish mineralization. The protruding parts, progressively polished, reveal the golden tones of the metal. This alternation between dark surfaces and lightened relief admirably emphasizes the modeling and bears witness to a long history of use. The casting is hollow, as indicated by the opening visible beneath the base. Irregularities of casting, wear, old surface alterations and patina accumulations fully contribute to the archaeological character of the piece.
Condition: Good overall condition. Small crack at the base. chips.
Provenance: Kanaka The Collection, Portugal
Shipped with certificate of authenticity
Shipped with UPS
Seller's Story
Kanaka The Collection is a Portugal-based web gallery specialising in Asian art, with a particular focus on the arts of Southeast Asia.
With over 20 years of experience and passion for Asian art, we offer a carefully curated selection of sculptures, ceramics and works of art from across Asia, chosen for their artistic quality, authenticity and historical interest.
Every piece is professionally packed, and we ship worldwide to collectors and institutions.
We remain personally available to collectors before and after each acquisition.
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Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country of origin
Myanmar/Burma
Material
Bronze
Title of artwork
Lotus Buddha
Signature
Not signed
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
16 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
6 cm
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