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Sri Lankan Cast Bronze Seated Buddha, Kandyan Style, Early to Mid 19th Century
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A large and heavy well cast bronze image of the Buddha seated in meditation, late or just post Kandyan period (1597 - 1815), early to mid 19th century, Sri Lanka.
The Buddha sits upon a multi-tiered trapezoidal base with a central band of downward facing lotus petals. He sits in meditation, legs in virasana, the half lotus position, hands resting gently in his lap in dhyana mudra, the gesture of mediation. He wears diaphanous robes wrapped around his robust body, clinging to his idealized form, part of his chest and one arm exposed. The robes deeply incised with a stunning pattern of lines imitating fine and crisp pleats, typical of later Kandyan sculpture.
The Buddha's face is exquisite, with heavily lidded almond shaped eyes under high arched brows, a strong nose, and plump, expressive lips. His round face is framed by a pair of large ears with long, pendulous lobes, and topped by a head of closely cropped curls. A large and prominent siraspata, a stylized flame signifying enlightenment, rises from the subtle ushnisha.
- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 10.13 in (25.74 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
- Place of Origin:Sri Lanka
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Mid-19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In very good condition. The bronze with nice patination. One small area of bronze loss to the back of the base, revealing the casting core. Small dent to the left side of the base. See photos.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU894726566762
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