Bronze
Sri Lanka, Kandyan, 18th/19th century
Figure with flaming ketumala
Meditative expression with half-closed eyes and heavy lids
In a robe, ornate with a groove pattern
With traces of gilding
In the virasana position
On a plinth, adorned with a string of pearls
With bhumisparsa mudra
Total height: 23 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Netherlands

Shakyamuni Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)

Siddhartha Gautama lived in northern India around 2,500 years ago. The epithet Shakyamuni refers to his princely origins and can be translated as ‘the wise man from the family of Shakya’. Born a prince, Shakyamuni felt a deep compassion for the four sufferings of mankind (birth, aging, sickness and death) from an early age. Eventually he left his family and went on a spiritual journey. After a few years he attained enlightenment. As Buddha (‘the awakened one’), Shakyamuni traveled all over India to share his wisdom with people and promote peace. At the age of 80 Buddha Shakyamuni passed away and his teachings gave rise to various schools of Buddhism.



Condition: The bronze is in good condition with slight signs of age and wear. Minimal loss of material at the ketumala and at the lower area, small nicks and scratches can be seen here and there. The figure has a total height of 23 cm.

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