Buddha Mucindila
The Awakened One seated in Virasana on the serpent Mucilinda (Muchalinda), whose seven heads once formed a canopy above the Buddha. Khmer art from Lopburi, 13th century. The story goes that during his meditation under the great sacred fig tree, the Bhodi tree, a torrential rain fell for seven days on Gautama Buddha. The King of Serpents, Mucalinda, appeared from the depths of the earth to protect the Awakened One. Provenance: Estate of the collector and art dealer Claude de Marteau. www.thecdmcollection.be Sold with certificate of provenance. H 41cm x L 29 cm x D 19 cm Careful and secure shipping, by carrier, in a custom wooden box and on a pallet.
4 500 €
Period: Before 16th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Other
Length: 29
Width:
Height: 41
Depth: 19
Reference (ID): 1350966
Availability: In stock
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