Thai gilt bronze Buddha, Ratanakosin period, 18th/19th century, the Buddha depicted in "Calming The Ocean" mudra. Both hands repaired at wrist, spire missing but very fine casting.
Measurements: H 15"; teak wood base H 3 1/2".
Provenance: The piece is said to have been owned by a member of the early Chakri dynasty in the late 18th century.
Thai Dvaravati style bronze Buddha, in vitarka mudra gesture/ teaching and giving instruction. Early 20th century according to provenance information.
Measurements: H 7 3/4".
Provenance: Private Collection.
A Mon Buddha from 18th century Burma has the thick facial features and very high finial that identify Mon images from the Ava period. The waisted throne is edged with geometric decorations typical of Mon images of the era. We purchased this figure about 10 years ago in a lot that included, we thought, only Shan Buddha figures of later vintage. This one is clearly from an earlier period and, although there is some overlap between the Shan and Mon sub-states in the characteristics of their Buddha ... Click for details
Details: A classically Angkor Wat styled early 12th century example of Vishnu’s consort Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm. She wears a diadem with a conical chignon cover, earrings and a jeweled belt with pendants hidden beneath the drapery fold in front but visible on the back. She is clothed in a pleated Sampot with a down turned edge at the waist, the lower edge of the central pleat opens into an Angkor Wat styled fishtail at front. The consor... Click for details
each seated in the Victory over Mara position, decorated with gold leaves.
Age: Burmese, Mandalay period, Circa 19th century
Measurement: Width 3.5 C.M. / Height 7.2 C.M. (including the attached base 11.8 C.M.)
Condition: Nice condition, with some expected de... Click for details
Details: A rare and very attractive bronze example of a Srivijaya image of the Hindu deity Shiva. This fleshy well proportioned Shiva is standing in Samabhanga with three hands holding attributes of a water gourd, a rosary, and a hand drum with his forth hand held in Abhaya Mudra, which combined with the hand drum make this image very unusual. However, the hand drum is associated with the Bhairava form of Shiva which we know from surviving images was worshipped across much of maritime South East... Click for details
Details: A rare and attractive example of a finely cast Khmer Bayon period image of a bearded Shiva. This powerful looking Shiva is standing straight legged on a small square base adorned with a diadem, a pectoral, earrings, armbands, bracelets, anklets, and an ornate lavish belt arranged around a short sampot can kpin with a small butterfly bow on the back, the traditional garb of a Khmer male aristocrat. His face is well modeled with an attractive beard that helps identify him as Shiva along w... Click for details
Details: A charming and elegant example of a Rattanakosin period gilt standing Buddha in royal attire. Buddha is standing with both hands in the gesture of Abhaya Mudra, which in the Thai tradition represent Buddha calming the ocean. He is tall and slim wearing the traditional regalia of a Thai king over his usual translucent monk’s robe. His regalia is made up of many ornate foliate pieces inlaid with red lacquer and small mirrors (some losses), which include a neck and pectoral piece, a tall c... Click for details
Details: An elegant and fluid example of a 7th century Javanese image of a Bodhisattva. This four armed Bodhisattva is standing in Samapada on what probably would have been a round double lotus base with his four hands radiating around him holding his now worn attributes. His sacred thread or Upavita is draped over his slender well proportioned torso along with the various jewelry and sashes denoting his status as a princely Bodhisattva. He wears a richly decorated headdress of the Jatamukuta ty... Click for details
Details: An attractive and shapely example of an 11th century Khmer bronze image of either Uma or Lakshmi. This female deity is clothed in a sampot that flares out slightly at the bottom hem and is arranged in the typical Baphuon style with its long front panel ending in a fishtail, dipping quite low at the front below the navel and held in place by a plain belt with hanging pendants. Her face is pretty, with arched eyebrows, wide almond shaped eyes, and a full sensual mouth. She has a wonderful... Click for details
