Page 149 - Fine Chinese, Japanese and Buddhist Art September 28, 2018 Galerie Zacke

Lot 140 – Full View
A LARGE AND IMPORTANT
SANDSTONE STELE OF MA-
HAVIRA, MADHYA PRADESH,
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16 - 18 CENTURY

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA almond-shaped eyes and raised urna,
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SHAKYAMUNI, KHMER, 12 - 13 the hair above in neat rows pulled into a
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CENTURY chignon and secured with a headband.
Cast bronze with extensive dark green
patina Shape: Sculptural
Cambodia, Khmer, Angkor Vat period, Weight: 1191 grams
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12 -13 century Dimensions: Height without base 28,2
cm, height with base 32,5 cm
A rare bronze statue of a crowned Buddha Condition: Extensive wear and patina.
Shakyamuni standing in samapada. The Losses to left hand. Minor damages
characteristic rendition with distinct, through corrosion, mostly to the backside,
meditative facial features, the head well visible on the pictures available
crowned by a tiara, ear adornments, the online. Overall still excellent condition
hands in vitarkamudra revealing chakras given the age of this statue
on the palms, dressed in a sheer robe that Provenance: German private collection
hangs gracefully from his forearms, with a
beaded pleat and tapering hems, crested EstimateġEUR 2.000,-
with foliate belt and jewelry, the face with Starting price EUR 1.000,-

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