Late 17th Century, Bronze Buddha Head, Ayutthaya Kingdom, Art of Thailand

View Similar Items

Pair of Antique Thai Ayutthaya Period Bronze Crowned Buddha Head on Wood Stand

Fragment of Bronze Head of Buddha, Thailand

Shakyamuni Buddha head in sandstone, Thailand, Ayutthaya, 17th century

Bronze Head of the Buddha, 17th Century, Thailand

Small Antique Thai Ayutthaya Period Bronze Healing Medicine Buddha Figure Statue

Early Bronze Thai Buddha Head Mounted on Block

Antique Asian Cast Bronze Buddha Head Fragment Bust Sculpture Thai, 18th Century

Thai Wooden Buddha Head Sculpture, 19th Century

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha

1 of 3

Late 17th Century, Bronze Buddha Head, Ayutthaya Kingdom, Art of Thailand

A remarkable pair of Thai Ayutthaya period bronze crowned Buddha mounted on wood display stands. Thailand. 17th/18th Century Dimensions: (approx) Head: 15" High, 7.75" Wide, 6" Deep (tallest) Overall: tbd Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2024 March Fine & Decorative Asian Art Signature Catalog Auction #8155 Lot #78357 Condition Report: Attractive pair with beautifully aged patina, condition commensurate of age, use, and exposure. Scattered areas of desirable verdigris green patina and oxidation throughout to each. Minor loss to front shell point of one example. Small holes scattered throughout and scews/nails through each fixing both examples to wooden bases. Both well preserved and present superbly History: The first Crowned Buddha images or Jambupati Buddha statues are known to have been originated from the Pyu, where the Indian influence of Buddhist arts and non-Theravada Buddhism was extremely felt in those days. There may have been various background stories behind the crowned Buddha statues in the course of history but one of the most popular stories goes by the legend of Jambupati. This particular legend is not known in the home of Buddhism India, however the crowned Buddha statues have been attached to the name Jambupati as the Buddha is believed to have humbled a boastful and arrogant king Jambupati. The story goes on about how the Buddha transformed himself into a mighty king with a crown and jewelry and set himself a majestic yet incomparable palace. Seeing this, the king accepted the great ability of the Buddha and submitted himself to the Dharma and became a Buddhist monk. This particular story has gained a lot of popularity and stood the test of time in Burma as the number of Crowned Buddha statues in Burma is considerably great in amount. There are also other versions of the background story of crowned statues...

Category

Antique 17th Century Thai Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Thai Ayutthaya Period Bronze Crowned Buddha Head on Wood Stand

$4,500 / set

Shakyamuni Buddha head in sandstone, Thailand, Ayutthaya, 17th century

Located in NICE, FR

17th century Thai Buddha head (Kingdom of Ayutthaya) carved on sandstone with a serene, delicate expression. The finesse of the master sculptor's work is remarkable here: the large ...

Category

Antique 16th Century Thai Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone, Gold Leaf

Shakyamuni Buddha head in sandstone, Thailand, Ayutthaya, 17th century

$9,078

Fragment of Bronze Head of Buddha, Thailand

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Fragment of Bronze Head of Buddha Thailand 16th Century

Category

Antique 16th Century Thai Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Fragment of Bronze Head of Buddha, Thailand

$2,261

Bronze Head of the Buddha, 17th Century, Thailand

Located in Stamford, CT

A Thai bronze head of Buddha, Ayutthaya period, late 16th-early 17th century. His face with serene expression, arched eyebrows above incised eyes and ...

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Thai Other Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Head of the Buddha, 17th Century, Thailand

$1,375

Small Antique Thai Ayutthaya Period Bronze Healing Medicine Buddha Figure Statue

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce small antique Southeast Asian Ayutthaya Period bronze Bhaisajyaguru (the Buddha of healing and medicine) religious icon statue. 18th Century or earlier, Siam / Thailand, exceptionally executed metalwork, especially considering its age and diminutive scale, rare pose combination, depicted standing on lotus flower pedestal, holding a gallipot (apothecary jar) in his left hand, right hand in Varada Mudra gesture with palm facing outward and fingers pointing down to the ground. The Varada Mudra is a gesture of compassion and wish-granting that represents open-handed generosity and granting of wishes. The medicine Buddha is described as a doctor who cures suffering using the medicine of his teachings and brings healing. Makes for a wonderful decorative object or thoughtful gift, sure to add a touch of whimsical elegance, serene warmth, balance, and tranquility to any space! Provenance / Acquisition: A private Gentleman's Dallas, Texas fine art and antiques collection Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Dallas Auction Gallery; Dallas, Texas. Owned and curated by Reyne Hirsch, a media personality and expert in 20th century decorative arts. She's was a top appraiser for Antiques Roadshow...

Category