Bronze Buddha with elephant base – Shakyamuni

Estimated value: €400 – €600

Bronze statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha, depicted in the moment of enlightenment. The posture and iconography refer to the earth-witness tradition, in which the Buddha invokes the earth as a witness to his awakening. The richly detailed base with elephants and central figure reinforces this symbolism and points to a North Indian or Nepalese temple tradition.

The statue is traditionally hollow-cast and displays a natural, layered patina with wear consistent with age and ritual use. The modeling is compact and restrained, with a serene facial expression and balanced proportions. No traces of modern finishing or later interventions observed.

An authentic Buddhist statue, intended for devotional use or as a collector's item, clearly distinguishable from Southeast Asian or Burmese styles by its iconography and base form.

Dimensions

H 37.6 × W 24 cm

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