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Korean Bronze Buddha- Large and very special early Buddha. Good Age

$56,000
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About the Item

6-9th Century Silla Dynasty style Korean Buddha-Looks to have a very good age, but not a period piece. Extremely large at 16.5 in tall. Superb face. Korean national treasure number 79 (from 709 A.D.) has the same form, including the shape of the base, the type of robes, and the bump on top of the head. That one is a classic extremely fine gilded bronze With an intricate back plate, so at first sight it looks quite different. It has a strong Ghandaran look to the robes- especially in the way they close around the neck. It is possible that it is a Silk Road piece that has combined elements of a number of cultures. My feeling is that it is the style suggests the 5/6thC, but the provincial sculpting, casting and relatively large size make it more likely to be quite a bit later. The condition is excellent for such a large early the only issue is that the bottom has collapsed in on itself on one side to some extent so that left to its own, it leans to one side. I had a custom base made that allows it to sit straight, as you can see in the photos. I did not believe it would be a good idea to try and correct this. While the underside looks quite solid and stable, I would not try and mess with it as it is probably brittle. In the end, it is the incredibly gentle, joy filled face, the very large size at 16.5 inches tall, and the extremely early styling for a Korean bronze figure that makes this such an extreme rarity for a Korean Bronze Sculpture. Search the internet for comps and you will see what I mean!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ukiah, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 95681stDibs: LU5669234206072

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