19th Century Seated Buddha Figure in Bronze with Classical Meditative Pose

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Bronze Buddha figure. Seated Buddha figure executed in patinated bronze with a classical meditative pose, stylised details and a naturally … Read more Bronze Buddha figure. Seated Buddha figure executed in patinated bronze with a classical meditative pose, stylised details and a naturally developed patina. Origin: Asia. Material: Bronze. Dimensions: H. 19 cm, D. 9 cm, L. 14 cm. Period: 19th century. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Bronze Buddha figures have been a central part of Buddhist art in Asia for centuries. Seated representations follow traditional iconographic principles, in which posture, hand gestures and stylised details carry symbolic meaning. Bronze was a favoured material for religious sculpture due to its durability and its ability to reproduce finely modelled details. See less