Antique Bronze Laos Meditating Sakaymuni Buddha 18th Century

Description

Antique Bronze
Laos Meditating
Sakaymuni Buddha
18th Century
Laotian Art
Sacred Temple Statue of a rare and unusual Laotian Meditating Buddha,considered to be one of the earlier eighteenth century representations of the Buddha,portrayed seated on an elevated plinth,in the subduing
Mara position,and with the head covered in hair curls and domed ushnisha with a tall ornament finial.
A technique very interesting,as it demonstrates the influence of Khmer art, which started to emerge from previous styles,and spread throughout surrounding countries.
The image of Buddha is depicted seated in meditation in the 'Virasana' position,with one leg atop the sole of the other foot.The left hand is resting palm-open on his lap, while the right hand forms the 'Bhumisparsa' mudra,or Calling the Earth to Witness,gesture.
The Buddha is portrayed with a downcast expression,the face is serene,with well defined features,wearing a monastic garment which appears diagonally covering the left shoulders,with a wide end fold draped to his mid section.
The head is covered in tightly curled hairsurmoned by a hemispherical 'Ushnisha',rising to a tall ornament finial.
Other features-incised eyes,smiling mouth,small band separates the forehead from the hairline,long hands with stubbed fingers, elongated earlobes resting on the shoulders,and well-carved feet and toes.
Cast in bronze.The naturally aged surface is covered in a somewhat of a multitone patina, with traces of gilded gold pigment,black lacquer,and green malachite oxidation developing throughout, from years of exposure to the environmental conditions in which it was maintained.
Excellent condition,with naturally aged patina,traces of gilt gold, black lacquer,green malachite,and a sandy-clay core intact.
Dimensions: Height: 10.75 inches (27.31cm).
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