Antique Standing Bronze Buddha - 19th Century or Earlier

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About the Item

East Asian, Antique but exact age unknown. This standing bronze buddha figure is very finely cast and heavy. The figure has draped robes over the shoulders, exposed chest, one hand down along its side and one across the chest holding a lotus blossom. While also standing on a lotus blossom base, this figure is traditional of Buddhist statues and holds fine detailing. The buddha's head had very sharp spiked hair which represent curled snails. Below is a great explanation of the buddha. Robe The Buddha wears the garment of a Buddhist monk. This consists of two unsewn pieces of cloth. One piece is wrapped around the waist, the other is draped around the shoulders. Ushnisha The cranial bump (ushnisha) symbolizes the "expanded wisdom" the Buddha attained at the time of his enlightenment. Urna The mark in the center of the Buddha's forehead (urna) refers to his supernatural wisdom. Hair The Buddha's hair is usually depicted in the form of "snail-shell" curls. Monks have shaven heads, but according to legend, when the Buddha cut his hair, the uncut portions snapped into these curls and he never had to cut his hair again. Face The face is quiet and serene. The eyelids are lowered as if in meditation. The ears are large and the earlobes elongated, extended by the large and heavy earrings the Buddha once wore when he was a prince. They remind us that to secure enlightenment, we must surrender attachment to worldly goods. Hand Gestures The Buddha's hand gestures are called mudras and have symbolic meanings. In this image, the right hand is raised to chest level with the palm facing the viewer. This is the gesture of reassurance. It tells us to have no fear.

Dimensions:
Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze
Place of Origin:
East Asia
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Antique
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. The buddha has wear commensurate with age and handling, it was used as a religious object and shows wear to face, and robes where would have been touched. There is some damage and loss to lowered hand as shown.
Seller Location:
Atlanta, GA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7838235697642

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