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THB19th C. Thai Gilt Brass Seated Buddha Statue
Lot 53b
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Artemis Gallery
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Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Southeast Asia, Thailand, Rattanakosin, ca. 19th century CE. An exquisite and quite sizeable gilt brass Buddha seated in half lotus position atop a three-tiered flame-spiked throne with a front canopy that is also gilded and embellished with red lacquer. The Buddha displays the Bhumisparsha mudra, with his right hand over the right knee reaching towards the ground and the palm inward, while his left hand lies in his lap with the palm upright. This mudra represents the moment of his awakening, as Buddha defeated the demon Mara, and claimed the earth as his witness to his enlightenment. In addition to its spiritual meaning, the artistry is beyond impressive - just look at those never-ending details embellishing the Buddha's robe, as well as the meticulously curled coiffure with finely delineated flame ushnisha - and of course the brilliant gold gilding and highlights of red lacquer! Clearly this is a work of art that took hours upon hours to create! Size: 12.25" W x 17.375" H (31.1 cm x 44.1 cm)
This Buddha possesses the classic elements of Thai artwork from this period, when the region was ruled by one of the most powerful kingdoms in its history. Buddhas are shown seated on ornate pedestals and decorated extensively. This particular Buddha wears a beautiful costume with flowered details that are echoed on the front canopy of his throne. The Ratanakosin style is considered the continuation of the Ayutthaya style that rose after the destruction of Ayutthaya in 1767. Wood became less important than it was in the Ayuttaya period, and gilded brass or bronze became the materials of choice.
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection, acquired at New York City antique fair
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#159799Loss to tip of flame ushnisha and tips of some flame details on the throne. A few chips to periphery of base. Circular elements adorning the throne and Buddha's robe may have once held glass inlays. Expected surface wear with some losses to gilding and red lacquer as shown, but much remains.Condition
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