Southeast Asia, Thailand, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A handsome cast brass devotional sculpture of a Buddha seated upon a tripodal pedestal in the full lotus position. He forms the "earth witness" gesture or Bhumisparsha mudra, with one palm resting by his knee and touching the ground, and his other hand palm open on his lap. This slender Buddha is adorned with a simple kasaya style robe that covers his thighs and one shoulder. His ears are characteristically elongated to symbolize the casting away of heavy jewelry, and to indicate his ability to hear cries of suffering. His face is serene, with downcast eyes, incised brow, and full lips in a pursed smile. His head is covered with dozens of spiraling nodules of hair that form a topknot surmounted by a flaming ushnisha. Size: 7.5" L x 5" W x 15" H (19 cm x 12.7 cm x 38.1 cm)
Provenance: ex-Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA, donated to Ashland University between July 1994 to December 1998
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Condition
Weathering to back foot of pedestal. Areas of overpainting with green pigments to cover surface imperfections. Nice areas of natural green patina. Small cavity and chip on front of topknot. Small cavity under hand on lap. The underside of base has old cement infill to stabilize the piece. Nice details throughout.