Northern Thailand – Kingdom of Lanna-type Singha 2 /...

Important bronze Buddha Śākyamuni from the Lanna kingdom, in the north of Thailand, 16th century. The Buddha is depicted seated in virāsana, the right hand lowered in bhūmisparśa mudrā, a gesture calling the Earth to witness at the moment of victory over Māra, while the left hand rests in meditation on the lap. The work belongs to the Lanna Singha 2 type, marked by the influence of Sukhothai sculpture: a slender silhouette, narrow waist, serene face with downcast eyes, long ears and the monastic robe forming a narrow plane across the chest. The piece is distinguished in particular by its substantial original base, consisting of a lotus cushion, several steps and a high openwork base. The preservation of certain elements related to the casting process and a significant portion of the inner core constitutes a particularly interesting testimony to the traditional lost-wax casting technique. The surface presents a beautiful old brown-black patina, with wear, deposits and irregularities characteristic of a work with a long material history. Some old repairs and losses are visible, notably at the base; the summiting element formerly attached is missing. Provenance: former private Belgian collection, previously acquired on the Paris market. Due to its substantial size of 45 cm, the quality of its modeling and, above all, the rare preservation of its openwork base and several technical elements of the casting, this example constitutes a particularly interesting representation of Buddhist production in the Lanna kingdom in the 16th century. video link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/swip9472kh2cmw96wwpq7/AFLguNWWW7WGMmSXWJ6K64w?rlkey=u3b9nmpg4yvjwprqcunm0g3zu&dl=0

Estimate:$8,067.18

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