19th C. Thai Bronze Buddha Hand - Abhayamudra Gesture
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Southeast Asia, Thailand or Burma (Myanmar), ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A bronze left hand from a statue of the Buddha, the slender fingers held upward, each decorated with a rosette shaped chakra ring. Buddhist hand symbols are often presented in specific styles to represent different aspects of Buddha and Buddhist values, and the open and upheld hand is the abhayamudra gesture, symbolizing a calm and reassuring presence and dispelling fear. Elaborate layered bangles of dotted and teardrop designs adorn the deity's slender wrist. The hollow forearm casting enables the piece to rest on a tenon upon the stand as a fabulous display piece! Size: 3.2" L x 2.9" W x 7.75" H (8.1 cm x 7.4 cm x 19.7 cm); 10.1" H (25.7 cm) on included custom stand.
According to the consignor, this piece was previously owned by the Portland Art Museum in Oregon.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 2000 to 2010
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#184529
According to the consignor, this piece was previously owned by the Portland Art Museum in Oregon.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 2000 to 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#184529
Condition
Fragment of a larger statue as shown. Light mineral deposits on the surface. Dark patina and toning throughout. Old collection number and de-acquisition number purportedly from Portland Art Museum, Oregon on underside of base.
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19th C. Thai Bronze Buddha Hand - Abhayamudra Gesture
Estimate $2,400 - $3,600
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