Dimension: Height 61 cm ; Wide 24 cm ; Depth 20 cm

Weight: 16936 grams

This bronze standing Buddha exemplifies the artistry of Pagan period bronze casting, characterized by delicate proportions and fine detailing.

The figure stands in a frontal pose, with a slightly elongated body draped in a thin monastic robe (sanghati), which clings to the form, emphasizing its slender and graceful contours. The elongated arms are extended in two classic hand gestures (mudras):

Right hand raised (fingers broken) in Abhaya Mudra, symbolizing reassurance, fearlessness, and protection.

Left hand lowered with palm facing out, likely indicating Varada Mudra, which represents charity, compassion, and offering.

The head features a serene expression with softly arched brows, almond-shaped eyes gazing downward in meditation, and a faint smile evoking inner calm and compassion.

The hair is depicted as a series of tightly coiled curls culminating in a prominent ushnisha, a cranial protuberance symbolizing spiritual wisdom.

The reverse reveals the naturalistic draping of the robe and evidence of casting techniques, a small part broken near the upper back.

Such bronzes were integral to the Pagan Buddhist revival, where images of the Buddha were crafted to inspire devotion and serve as focal points in temples.

This style reflects the blending of regional Pagan aesthetics with classical Indian influences.

This piece is a testament to the artistic and religious fervor of Pagan, an ancient center of Theravāda Buddhism, and exemplifies the technical mastery of bronze casting in Southeast Asia.