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Pair of Patinated Gilt Bronze Buddhist Apostles

$9,800per set
$32,000per set69% Off
£7,465.97per set
£24,378.69per set69% Off
€8,520.44per set
€27,821.85per set69% Off
CA$13,771.32per set
CA$44,967.57per set69% Off
A$15,008.31per set
A$49,006.74per set69% Off
CHF 7,947.55per set
CHF 25,951.18per set69% Off
MX$180,265.66per set
MX$588,622.58per set69% Off
NOK 100,617.74per set
NOK 328,547.71per set69% Off
SEK 92,508.11per set
SEK 302,067.30per set69% Off
DKK 63,638.24per set
DKK 207,798.35per set69% Off

About the Item

These marvelously fluid and artistic figures were cast from bronze in the style of Northern Thailand and Burma. According to Buddhist tradition, the Buddha had two first Chief Disciples, Sāriputta and Moggallāna. They were wealthy young men seeking after higher knowledge and enlightenment and always depicted in elegant robes and often with unshaven heads. Depictions of these greatly -revered apostles are often found along side Buddha statues and holy angels on temple altars. In South East Asia, most of these sculptures are wooden. These exceptionally fluid and life-like sculptures are cast in bronze. The apostles are depicted in a worshipful pose. The first, face upturned, gently extends his arms with palms down and delicately outstretched fingers. The second, kneeling forward, is bent down with hands clasped together. Their highly detailed gilt robes, adorned with mirrored glass, ripple and fold to the contours of their bodies. Their facial expression is one of holy bliss.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 34 in (86.36 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Glass,Gilt,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2000 s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 15T022981stDibs: LU88642672612

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