Large Khmer Bronze Adorned Buddha (104 Cm)

Large bronze royal Buddha image, Khmer Lopburi style. Thailand, early 20th century or earlier. The Buddha's posture, solemn in samapada, with both hands outstretched before him in double abhaya-mudra, indicates his lack of fear. While he is a renunciant being, he is here richly dressed and adorned, a trend that developed from the 12th century onwards; this unusual iconographic convention derives from Mon representations of the Buddha of the Dvaravati period. Crowned Buddhas of this type are associated with both Angkor and Lopburi Buddhist art. The face has almond-shaped eyes and arched lips, flanked by large dangling earrings. The hair is structured in neat rows, like lotus petals, and is raised in a high conical bun, cinched by an ornate crown. Height without base 104 cm x W 37 cm x D 14 cm Estimated weight 35 kg Height with base 124 cm Provenance: Estate of Claude de Marteau Sold with certificate of provenance. Please note: The bronze stands alone and without support, with or without its base. In both cases it will be essential to fix it for safety reasons.