10th May, 2025 10:00

Auction 23

 
Lot 95
 
Lot 95 - SEATED BRONZE BUDDHA THAILAND 15TH CENTURY

95

SEATED BRONZE BUDDHA THAILAND 15TH CENTURY

Dimensions: Height 4,9 cm Wide 3,4 cm Depth 2 cm

Weight: 53 grams

Finely cast bronze figure represents the Buddha seated in the meditative pose known as the Virasana, with the right leg resting over the left and the soles of both feet facing upward. The figure's right hand rests palm-down upon the knee in the Bhumisparsha Mudra, a gesture symbolizing the Buddha's calling of the earth to witness his enlightenment. The left hand rests gently in his lap, palm upward, in the Dhyana Mudra, representing meditation and inner balance.

The Buddha's face exhibits a serene expression with elongated earlobes, a feature symbolizing his princely past. His hair is depicted in tight curls, topped by the ushnisha, a cranial protuberance representing wisdom. The body is slender yet well-defined, with a simple monastic robe draped over the left shoulder, leaving the right shoulder bare in accordance with traditional Thai Buddhist iconography.

The figure is mounted on a stepped base, possibly representing a stylized lotus pedestal, which is corroded and shows signs of wear. The surface patina, rich in verdigris, suggests significant age and exposure to natural elements, consistent with bronzes from the 15th century in Thailand's Sukhothai or early Ayutthaya period.

This sculpture exemplifies the elegance and spiritual grace characteristic of Thai Buddhist art from this period, combining idealized form with symbolic gestures to convey the Buddha's peaceful and enlightened state.

Sold for €125