Seated Buddha, 14th/15th century

Bronze with green patina and remains of gilding; previously inlaid eyes

(H x W x D) (ohne Sockel)33 × 23 × 16,8 cm

Place of originNorthern Thailand

Status

not on display

About the workBuddha is depicted in a meditative pose, the left hand in a gesture of leisure, the right touching the earth. This figure comes from the Chiang Mai region in the north of present-day Thailand and ist style is typical of the area and period: downcast eyes, defined lips and a prominent chin. What is striking about this sculpture is the fact that it is fragmented and that the bronze has been discoloured green by moisture. The damage suggests that this object was probably found during an excavation, but the site of ist discovery is unknown.

AccessionGift of Bruno Werdelmann 2004

Provenance[...]; mind. 14. August 1981 Rama Antiques, Bangkok/Thailand; 14. August 1981 - 25.10.2004 Prof. Dr. Dr. hc. Bruno Werdelmann (1920 – 2010), Ratingen, erworben von Rama Antiques; 25.10.2004 erworben durch Schenkung von Bruno Werdelmann

Inventory numberP 2005-1172

Contact

sammlung@kunstpalast.de

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