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AN eARly Pyu gOld RePOussÉ
VOTIVe PlAQue OF buddhA
Pyu city-states, 2nd-5th century.
The gold plaque with fine repoussé
depicting Buddha standing in
samapada on a lotus base, his right
hand raised in vitarka mudra and
his left lowered in varada mudra,
wearing a long flaring robe, the face
showing a benevolent expression with
a gentle smile, the hair in tight curls
surmounted by a flaming ushnisha.

Provenance: Ex-Collection of The
Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold
Museum. Institutional art collection in
Belgium, acquired from the above.
condition: Good condition with some
small tears and miniscule losses,
minor traces of age and wear.
Weight: 9.8 g
Dimensions: Size 11 x 6.2 cm
Alloy composition range: Gold
between 17-22 karat, the remainder
consisting of various metals
commensurate with the period.

estimate euR 2,000
Starting price EUr 1,000

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A Pyu gOld RePOussÉ
VOTIVe PlAQue OF
buddhA shAKyAMuNI
Pyu city-states, 2nd-10th century.
The oval gold plaque with fine
repoussé depicting Buddha seated
in dhyanasana on a double lotus
throne and forming the bhumisparsa
mudra with his hands while wearing
a samghati over his left shoulder, the
face with a meditative expression,
long earlobes, and ushnisha, within a
shrine surmounted by five stupas.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The
Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold
Museum. Institutional art collection in
Belgium, acquired from the above.
condition: Good condition, some
minor bending, several small losses,
and minor traces of age and wear.
Weight: 15.4 g
Dimensions: 11.6 x 8 cm
Alloy composition range: Gold
between 17-22 karat, the remainder
consisting of various metals
commensurate with the period.
estimate euR 2,000
Starting price EUr 1,000

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