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17th Century Shan Burmese Bronze Buddha browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Southeast Asian:Sculpture: Pre 1700: item # 512870 Please refer to our stock # 1006 when inquiring.
Boran Asian Art Grays, 1-7 Davies Mews, Mayfair, London, W1 0044 (0)795 422 8735 Guest Book SOLD |
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Details: A fine example of a Shan Burmese Buddha with a wonderful deep green patina. Seated in vajrasana (diamond throne) posture on a circular base, his right hand in bhumisparshamudra (calling the earth to witness mudra), the left palm upward on his lap, wearing sanghati (frontal piece of cloth hanging from Buddha's left shoulder), his face serene with semi-down cast eyes, smiling lips, elongated earlobes, and lotus usnisha (top knot that indicates an enlightened being). The representation of Buddha performing the Bhumisparsha mudra is without doubt the most prolific in South East Asian Buddhist art. It depicts Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) sitting in the wilderness just before he attained enlightenment, touching the ground to raise the Goddess of the Earth to defeat the armies of Mara the god of desire and death. In so doing this, Siddhartha had overcome the last of many dangers and temptations Mara had laid before him. A great victory indeed, which must account for the widespread popularity of this theme in South East Asia. Age: 17th Century Height: 16 cm Width: 9.7 cm (Across the bottom of the base). Remarks: In perfect condition with a very attractive patina. |
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