CAT NO:RK.019
DESCRIPTION:Buddha sitting with legs crossed at the ankles, with his right
hand on the knee and the left in his lap (Vajrasana and the Bhumisparsa
mudra).
Usually interpreted as the Buddha calling the earth to witness his
good deeds in front of Mara
PERIOD: 12th century
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Khmer
CONSTRUCTION:Bronze
RARITY AND CONDITION: Extremely Rare, good condition, some possible cleaning
/ restoration, expected day to day wear (see photos)
HEIGHT IN INCHES:6"
WIDTH / LENGTH:5.5"
WEIGHT IN KILOS: 0.8klg.
PROVENANCE: From the sale of a private estate in Burma
EVALUATION APPRAISAL: An imposing piece with very strong presence. A very distinctive item of superior quality. A bit of weathering in places but not enough to detract from the overall exceptional quality
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