Early 20th Century Cambodian Gilt and Painted Iron Buddha Bust

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Early 20th Century Cambodian Gilt and Painted Iron Buddha Bust

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Presenting a stunning early 20th century Cambodian gilt and painted iron Buddha bust. From circa 1920-1930 and from South Eastern Asia, most likely Cambodia based up on the style. This is a hollow cast iron bust of Buddha, in the Classic South East Asian (Cambodian) design and style. It has been gilded and cold painted. Evidence of genuine aging and oxidation, as one would expect. Provenance: From the private collection of a Dallas Private Collector who acquired this on a trip to SE Asia in the 1970’s. Siddhartha Gautama (Sanskrit: ????????? ???? Siddhartha Gautama, c. 563/480 – c. 483/400 BCE) or Siddhattha Gotama in Pali,[note 4] also called the Gautama Buddha, the Shakyamuni Buddha (Brahmi script: ???????????? ???????????????????????????????? Bu-dha Sa-kya-mu-ni, “Buddha, Sage of the Shakyas“) , or simply the Buddha, after the title of Buddha, was a monk (srama?a), mendicant, sage, philosopher, teacher and religious leader on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. He is believed to have lived and taught mostly in the northeastern part of ancient India sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE. Gautama taught a Middle Way between sensual indulgence and the severe asceticism found in the srama?a movement common in his region. He later taught throughout other regions of eastern India such as Magadha and Kosala. Gautama is the primary figure in Buddhism. He is believed by Buddhists to be an enlightened teacher who attained full Buddhahood and shared his insights to help sentient beings end rebirth and suffering. Accounts of his life, discourses and monastic rules are believed by Buddhists to have been summarized after his death and memorized by his followers. Various collections of teachings attributed to him were passed down by oral tradition and first committed to writing about 400 years later.

Dimensions:
Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Style:
Archaistic (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Gold Leaf,Iron,Paint,Cast,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Cambodia
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1920-1930
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Very good original condition.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU3978120934762