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THBHuge 18th/19th C. Bhutan Bronze Seated Buddha
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686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
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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LiveNov 15, 2024
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- Lot Description
<i>This lot is oversized / heavy and will require 3rd party shipping - please inquire before bidding. </i><br><br>Southeast Asia, Bhutan, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A quite large bronze Buddha in a meditating pose. A spiritual image of Buddha portrayed seated in the 'Virasana' pose, one leg atop the sole of the other foot. The hands are positioned in mudra, with the left hand resting palm open on his lap, while the right hand forms the Shuni mudra, or gesture for patience. Size: 22" W x 35" H (55.9 cm x 88.9 cm)
The Buddha is modeled with broad shoulders, an inflated chest, and a narrow waist, wearing a long sanghati robe in the 'Open Mode,' draped diagonally over the left shoulder and leaving the right shoulder and breast uncovered. The end of the fold is draped to his midsection, forming a fish-tail notch. The somewhat elongated head features an ovoid face, with outlined curls that dip into the middle of the forehead. The incised eyes, resembling lotus petals, are set beneath arched eyebrows. The Buddha's prominent nose and bow-shaped mouth are accompanied by a faint smile. His elongated earlobes stop short of the shoulders. The head is covered with snail-shell curls, whorled and surmounted by a domed 'Ushnisha,' rising to a tall flame finial. Cast using the lost wax method with a purer bronze (copper) alloy, identifiable by its heavier weight and rich chocolate-brown hue beneath the oxidized patina.
This item has been tested using XRF technology. Results show copper with about 5% of tin and zinc, consistent with bronzes made before the 20th and as early as the 16th century.
Provenance: private Tucson, Arizona, USA collection, acquired in 2005 from Asia Galleries, San Francisco, California, USA
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We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience..<br><br><b>SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: </b>Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.)
#173689Condition
Head separating from neck and reattached and stabilized.
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**Please note, we are currently unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia due to customs clearance issues. We are working to resolve this issue. If you are in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, arrange your own shipping, or we will not be able to complete your purchase.* **For shipments outside of the USA, custom / duties may apply upon entry into said country; this fee, if any, is the buyer's responsibility. Also, please be aware that Artemis Gallery will NOT falsify customs value on any international shipments - what you pay is what we declare, no exceptions. If you have questions about this, please inquire BEFORE bidding**
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