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Pair of Patinated Gilt Bronze Buddhist Apostles

$9,800per set
$32,000per set69% Off
£7,319.06per set
£23,898.98per set69% Off
€8,492.68per set
€27,731.21per set69% Off
CA$13,573.07per set
CA$44,320.22per set69% Off
A$15,215.30per set
A$49,682.62per set69% Off
CHF 7,934.43per set
CHF 25,908.36per set69% Off
MX$186,502.46per set
MX$608,987.62per set69% Off
NOK 100,542.62per set
NOK 328,302.42per set69% Off
SEK 95,589.03per set
SEK 312,127.44per set69% Off
DKK 63,366.40per set
DKK 206,910.70per set69% Off
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About the Item

These marvelously fluid and artistic figures were cast from bronze in the style of Northern Thailand and Burma. According to Buddhist tradition, the Buddha had two first Chief Disciples, Sāriputta and Moggallāna. They were wealthy young men seeking after higher knowledge and enlightenment and always depicted in elegant robes and often with unshaven heads. Depictions of these greatly -revered apostles are often found along side Buddha statues and holy angels on temple altars. In South East Asia, most of these sculptures are wooden. These exceptionally fluid and life-like sculptures are cast in bronze. The apostles are depicted in a worshipful pose. The first, face upturned, gently extends his arms with palms down and delicately outstretched fingers. The second, kneeling forward, is bent down with hands clasped together. Their highly detailed gilt robes, adorned with mirrored glass, ripple and fold to the contours of their bodies. Their facial expression is one of holy bliss.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 34 in (86.36 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Glass,Gilt,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2000's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 15T022981stDibs: LU88642672612

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