Buddhist Buddha shrine with numerous Buddha figures – Bronze – 27 cm – 1,668 g - Bronze - 20th century

For sale is this exceptional and highly detailed bronze Buddhist altar sculpture.

In the center there is a large seated Buddha figure on a richly designed throne-like structure. Around the main figure are numerous other small seated and standing Buddha figures arranged. Several figures are located within pointed, leaf-shaped frames reminiscent of Bodhi leaves or flame-like aureoles.

The entire back wall is elaborately adorned with Buddhist depictions, small niche figures, leaf and flame motifs, and other ornamental elements. The back side is also fully worked out and bears numerous Buddha figures and relief scenes – the sculpture is thus not only frontally decorated.

The central Buddha figure sits on a high throne and displays an raised hand gesture. Due to the multitude of smaller Buddha depictions, the object appears as a compact Buddhist home shrine or altar shrine.

Dimensions & weight:
Height: approx. 27 cm
Width: approx. 12 cm
Depth: approx. 13 cm
Weight: approx. 1,668 g

Material: Bronze
Representation: Buddha with numerous attendant/companion Buddhas
Origin/Style: Southeast Asia, exact attribution not secured
Execution: cast, dark patinated, richly relief-decorated

The figure comes from an inherited collection of Asian art and decorative objects.

Condition is used with signs of age and storage. Visible are, among other things, wear, scratches, discolorations, patina, as well as minor deposits and casting irregularities. On some raised areas the surface is lighter or rubbed to a metallic luster.
The base is closed or filled with a light mass, as can be seen in the photos.

Please note the numerous detail photos as part of the condition description.

No precise dating or art-historical attribution has been made.