SRI LANKA, Polonnaruya Period
bronze figure of standing Buddha with robe draped across body and thrown over the left shoulder, the right shoulder bare. The robe clings to his body and reveals the forms of his torso underneath. The Buddha is making the gesture of protection or discussion with the right hand, and the left hand is in the boon bestowing gesture. He has long earlobes and the hair comes upwards to a flat cranial protuberance (usnisa)
19.5 cm height
Estimate:
$1,000 - $2,000
Sold:
$3,600 (inc. BP)
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Standing Buddha On A Decorative Pedestal
SRI LANKA, Polonnaruya Period
bronze figure of standing Buddha with robe draped across body and thrown over the left shoulder, the right shoulder bare. The robe clings to his body and reveals the forms of his torso underneath. The Buddha is making the gesture of protection or discussion with the right hand, and the left hand is in the boon bestowing gesture. He has long earlobes and the hair comes upwards to a flat cranial protuberance (usnisa)
19.5 cm height