Gilded bronze ‘Shakyamuni’ Buddha, China, Qing dynasty

Gilt bronze figure. Depicting Sakyamuni Buddha, born in 463 BC as Siddhartha Gautama in Shakya, southern Nepal, attaining enlightenment. He is shown seated, with his legs folded in ‘bhumisparsha mudra’, on a narrow double lotus throne, with his back firm and his hands resting in his lap, joined in ‘Dhyana mudra’. The expression is one of serenity, with slightly closed eyes, lips drawing a subtle smile, broad nose, thin eyebrows accompanied by the third eye of illumination and two elongated ears framing the composition. The hair, in keeping with classical models, is curled, tied in a high bun and crowned with an elegant tiara. Finally, the body is partially covered by a long tunic with incised floral details. A mark is shown on the base. Early Qing dynasty (1644-1912) or later.

Size: 20 x 10.5 x 15.5 cm

Weight: 2080 g