Late 17th Century Gilt Bronze Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra, Ayutthaya, Thailand

Buddha head, Thailand, cast bronze, late 19th – early 20th century (Rattanakosin period), Sukhothai/Ayutthaya style. Elegant votive head with a serene face, half-closed eyes beneath ...

A lovely little bronze Buddha head resting on a wooden base. The brownish-green patina testifies to its age and gives the work an authentic and refined character. Crafted in Thailan...

Once ornately gilt, this serene bronze seated Buddha was created in Thailand in the mid-19th century. Cast in the older Sukhothai style, the Buddha bears a uniquely Thai flame-like s...

Large gilt bronze Thai Rattanakosin buddha eyes inlaid with mother pearl

This antique marble Burmese Buddha statue is a magnificent With traces of the original lacquer and 24 krt. gilding. Crafted from marble, it stands at an impressive height of 73 cm an...

This seated Buddha, depicted in the meditative posture of the Dhyani mudra, originates from the Kingdom of Ayutthaya in Thailand and dates back to the 19th century. The piece displa...

The special antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue stands as a testament to the timeless devotion and artistic brilliance of Burma's cultural legacy. Carved from wood, this exquisite s...

A remarkable pair of Thai Ayutthaya period bronze crowned Buddha mounted on wood display stands. Thailand. 17th/18th Century Dimensions: (approx) Head: 15" High, 7.75" Wide, 6" Deep (tallest) Overall: tbd Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2024 March Fine & Decorative Asian Art Signature Catalog Auction #8155 Lot #78357 Condition Report: Attractive pair with beautifully aged patina, condition commensurate of age, use, and exposure. Scattered areas of desirable verdigris green patina and oxidation throughout to each. Minor loss to front shell point of one example. Small holes scattered throughout and scews/nails through each fixing both examples to wooden bases. Both well preserved and present superbly History: The first Crowned Buddha images or Jambupati Buddha statues are known to have been originated from the Pyu, where the Indian influence of Buddhist arts and non-Theravada Buddhism was extremely felt in those days. There may have been various background stories behind the crowned Buddha statues in the course of history but one of the most popular stories goes by the legend of Jambupati. This particular legend is not known in the home of Buddhism India, however the crowned Buddha statues have been attached to the name Jambupati as the Buddha is believed to have humbled a boastful and arrogant king Jambupati. The story goes on about how the Buddha transformed himself into a mighty king with a crown and jewelry and set himself a majestic yet incomparable palace. Seeing this, the king accepted the great ability of the Buddha and submitted himself to the Dharma and became a Buddhist monk. This particular story has gained a lot of popularity and stood the test of time in Burma as the number of Crowned Buddha statues in Burma is considerably great in amount. There are also other versions of the background story of crowned statues...

Antique Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 17th Century Size: Height 20.3 C.M. / Width 9.2 C.M. ...

Antique Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 17th Century Size: Height 26.2 C.M. / Width 14.5 C.M....