Java Style Seated Buddha, Thailand, 19th Century

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A 19th-century bronze Buddha depicted in the classic Java style, representing the historical Buddha in a state of profound meditation … Read more A 19th-century bronze Buddha depicted in the classic Java style, representing the historical Buddha in a state of profound meditation and spiritual authority. The figure features the serene facial expression and balanced proportions characteristic of the era, capturing the quiet strength and internal peace that defined Thai devotional art.
Circa 1850, this original period piece was crafted during a century of refined artistic production in Thailand, drawing on centuries of regional tradition.
Cast in bronze with a naturally aged surface and stable patina, the figure is seated in the bhumisparsha mudra upon a simple pedestal. Rooted in the Rattanakosin tradition with clear Javanese stylistic influences, this piece connects the maritime artistic exchanges of Southeast Asia with the enduring Buddhist ideals of enlightenment and protection. See less