Northern Thailand – Kingdom of Lanna-type Singha 2 / mixed-type under Sukhothai influence Bronze / copper alloy Large bronze-crowned head of the Buddha Śākyamuni – Phra Chao Song Khrueang - 45 cm
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Bronze head of Śākyamuni Buddha, crowned, in the Lanna Singha 2 style with Sukhothai influence, measuring 45 × 41 × 24 cm, dating to the late 16th century, in good condition and authentic.
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Important bronze Buddha Śākyamuni from the Lanna kingdom, in the north of Thailand, 16th century.
The Buddha is depicted seated in virāsana, the right hand lowered in bhūmisparśa mudrā, a gesture calling the Earth to witness at the moment of victory over Māra, while the left hand rests in meditation on the lap.
The work belongs to the Lanna Singha 2 type, marked by the influence of Sukhothai sculpture: a slender silhouette, narrow waist, serene face with downcast eyes, long ears and the monastic robe forming a narrow plane across the chest.
The piece is distinguished in particular by its substantial original base, consisting of a lotus cushion, several steps and a high openwork base. The preservation of certain elements related to the casting process and a significant portion of the inner core constitutes a particularly interesting testimony to the traditional lost-wax casting technique.
The surface presents a beautiful old brown-black patina, with wear, deposits and irregularities characteristic of a work with a long material history. Some old repairs and losses are visible, notably at the base; the summiting element formerly attached is missing.
Provenance: former private Belgian collection, previously acquired on the Paris market.
Due to its substantial size of 45 cm, the quality of its modeling and, above all, the rare preservation of its openwork base and several technical elements of the casting, this example constitutes a particularly interesting representation of Buddhist production in the Lanna kingdom in the 16th century.
video link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/swip9472kh2cmw96wwpq7/AFLguNWWW7WGMmSXWJ6K64w?rlkey=u3b9nmpg4yvjwprqcunm0g3zu&dl=0
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MIMOSA SA — EXPERTISE, RESEARCH AND TRANSMISSION
For more than 26 years, I have been working as an art dealer specializing in ancient Asian arts. My work is not simply to offer objects: it is to observe them, to understand them, to study them and to document them before passing them to a new collector.
Each work presented by Mimosa SA undergoes thorough examination. Depending on its nature, this study may concern the iconography, the style, the proportions, the material, the execution techniques, surface traces, patina, the condition, restorations, provenance as well as relevant bibliographic, museum or archaeological comparisons. When justified, additional scientific analyses may also be undertaken.
Our approach rests on the experience of sight, gained from direct contact with the works for over two decades, but also on methodical and constantly renewed research. We always favor a cautious, coherent and argued attribution rather than a seductive but insufficiently substantiated assertion.
Transparency is at the heart of our approach. The wear, gaps, accidents, ancient restorations or more recent interventions are reported as precisely as possible. When an attribution carries uncertainty or remains a working hypothesis, it is clearly presented as such.
Present on Catawiki since 2016, we have chosen to maintain a regular selection of works there in order to meet international collectors who value authenticity, knowledge and quality of documentation.
Each acquisition is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued under our professional responsibility. For the most important works, this certificate takes the form of a genuine study dossier gathering the main technical, stylistic, iconographic, historical and bibliographic observations made during our research.
The same standard applies to shipping. Over the years, we have developed a packaging method adapted to old, fragile, heavy or complex-shaped objects. Each work is protected, immobilized and carefully packaged, according to its material and its particularities. The shipping costs correspond to the real needs for protection, handling, insurance and secure transport. Shipping is never regarded as a source of commercial profit.
Acquiring a work from Mimosa SA is to receive a selected, studied, described, documented and prepared object with the same care that we would wish for a work destined for our own collection.
Translated by Google TranslateImportant bronze Buddha Śākyamuni from the Lanna kingdom, in the north of Thailand, 16th century.
The Buddha is depicted seated in virāsana, the right hand lowered in bhūmisparśa mudrā, a gesture calling the Earth to witness at the moment of victory over Māra, while the left hand rests in meditation on the lap.
The work belongs to the Lanna Singha 2 type, marked by the influence of Sukhothai sculpture: a slender silhouette, narrow waist, serene face with downcast eyes, long ears and the monastic robe forming a narrow plane across the chest.
The piece is distinguished in particular by its substantial original base, consisting of a lotus cushion, several steps and a high openwork base. The preservation of certain elements related to the casting process and a significant portion of the inner core constitutes a particularly interesting testimony to the traditional lost-wax casting technique.
The surface presents a beautiful old brown-black patina, with wear, deposits and irregularities characteristic of a work with a long material history. Some old repairs and losses are visible, notably at the base; the summiting element formerly attached is missing.
Provenance: former private Belgian collection, previously acquired on the Paris market.
Due to its substantial size of 45 cm, the quality of its modeling and, above all, the rare preservation of its openwork base and several technical elements of the casting, this example constitutes a particularly interesting representation of Buddhist production in the Lanna kingdom in the 16th century.
video link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/swip9472kh2cmw96wwpq7/AFLguNWWW7WGMmSXWJ6K64w?rlkey=u3b9nmpg4yvjwprqcunm0g3zu&dl=0
Seller's Story
MIMOSA SA — EXPERTISE, RESEARCH AND TRANSMISSION
For more than 26 years, I have been working as an art dealer specializing in ancient Asian arts. My work is not simply to offer objects: it is to observe them, to understand them, to study them and to document them before passing them to a new collector.
Each work presented by Mimosa SA undergoes thorough examination. Depending on its nature, this study may concern the iconography, the style, the proportions, the material, the execution techniques, surface traces, patina, the condition, restorations, provenance as well as relevant bibliographic, museum or archaeological comparisons. When justified, additional scientific analyses may also be undertaken.
Our approach rests on the experience of sight, gained from direct contact with the works for over two decades, but also on methodical and constantly renewed research. We always favor a cautious, coherent and argued attribution rather than a seductive but insufficiently substantiated assertion.
Transparency is at the heart of our approach. The wear, gaps, accidents, ancient restorations or more recent interventions are reported as precisely as possible. When an attribution carries uncertainty or remains a working hypothesis, it is clearly presented as such.
Present on Catawiki since 2016, we have chosen to maintain a regular selection of works there in order to meet international collectors who value authenticity, knowledge and quality of documentation.
Each acquisition is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued under our professional responsibility. For the most important works, this certificate takes the form of a genuine study dossier gathering the main technical, stylistic, iconographic, historical and bibliographic observations made during our research.
The same standard applies to shipping. Over the years, we have developed a packaging method adapted to old, fragile, heavy or complex-shaped objects. Each work is protected, immobilized and carefully packaged, according to its material and its particularities. The shipping costs correspond to the real needs for protection, handling, insurance and secure transport. Shipping is never regarded as a source of commercial profit.
Acquiring a work from Mimosa SA is to receive a selected, studied, described, documented and prepared object with the same care that we would wish for a work destined for our own collection.
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Culture
Northern Thailand – Kingdom of Lanna-type Singha 2 / mixed-type under Sukhothai influence
Century/timeframe
Fin du XVIe – début du XIIIe siècle
Name of object
Large bronze-crowned head of the Buddha Śākyamuni – Phra Chao Song Khrueang
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Material
Bronze / copper alloy
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
45 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2022
Width
41 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
Depth
24 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
