Rare Bronze Mrauk-U Period Crowned Buddha Statue
Rare Bronze Mrauk-U Period Crowned Buddha Statue
AGE: – 16th Century
CONSTRUCTION: – Bronze
Height:- – 55cm
Width:- – 40cm
Depth: – – 25cm
Weight: – 22.85 Kg.
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A magnificent and Rare Bronze Mrauk-U Period Crowned Buddha Statue dressed in royal attire, wearing a crown and jewels. The front of the pedestal is decorated in relief with lion figures on each end, with a kneeling elephant flanking the central figure, which is likely a representation of the Earth Goddess (Vasundhari in Pali or Wathundaye in Burmese).
The right hand of the Buddha is in bhumisparsha mudra “Calling earth to Witness”, whilst the left-hand holds a jar (kalasa), thought to contain the “nectar of eternity or longevity” (amrita). The kalasa jar is also frequently seen in Tibetan iconography. Traces of gold leaf still remain with red lacquer exposed in areas.
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