19th Jun, 2025 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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A THAI BRONZE SEATED BUDDHA FIGURINE
Thailand, likely Chiang Saen style, 15th–16th century
A THAI BRONZE SEATED BUDDHA FIGURINE
Thailand, likely Chiang Saen style, 15th–16th century
A finely lost-wax cast bronze figure of the historical Buddha seated in meditation touching the ground (bhumisparsa mudra) on a stepped base, the figure displaying the characteristic flame-like ushnisha, tightly curled hair, and a serene facial expression, with well-defined features and remains of ancient green and brown patina throughout, such images were traditionally commissioned for temples or private devotion, serving as a focus for prayer and meditation in both monastic and lay households, reflecting the profound role of the Buddha’s image in Thai Buddhist practice and the regional significance of the Chiang Saen style, which is noted for its spiritual serenity and harmonious proportions.
16cm high
Sold for £246
A THAI BRONZE SEATED BUDDHA FIGURINE
Thailand, likely Chiang Saen style, 15th–16th century
A finely lost-wax cast bronze figure of the historical Buddha seated in meditation touching the ground (bhumisparsa mudra) on a stepped base, the figure displaying the characteristic flame-like ushnisha, tightly curled hair, and a serene facial expression, with well-defined features and remains of ancient green and brown patina throughout, such images were traditionally commissioned for temples or private devotion, serving as a focus for prayer and meditation in both monastic and lay households, reflecting the profound role of the Buddha’s image in Thai Buddhist practice and the regional significance of the Chiang Saen style, which is noted for its spiritual serenity and harmonious proportions.
16cm high
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 19th Jun, 2025
Our specialist auction Arts of India and the Islamic Lands is now online for you to browse, peruse and fall in love with your next antique.
Among the highlights, this sale vaunts a remarkable selection of Rajput Schools paintings and an illustrated loose folio from a Timurid Haft Paykar series, all part of a private Canadian collection; several gem-studded Indian necklaces, treasured heirlooms of a local family; a notable group of Islamic manuscripts, including a geomantic tome attributed to the Nubian alchemist Dhul-Nun al-Misri; and several lots of Persian Qajar lacquer belonging to the heir of a British diplomatic family in office under Sir Denis Wright in Tehran between 1971 - 1973.
Our selected lots preview starts next week, on Tuesday 3rd June, and the full view is going to take place from Friday 13th June until the sale day.
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Viewing:
13th June - 10:00 - 17:00
14th June - 11:00 - 16:00
15th June - 11:00 - 16:00
16th June - 10:00 - 17:00
17th June - 10:00 - 17:00
18th June - 10:00 - 17:00
