Origin: Sri Lanka. Dynasty: Anaradhapura period (377 BC-1017AD). Date: 5th-7th c. Technique: Bronze, thick-walled casting with core, shiny, blackish patinaAnd remains of gilding. EarthAdhesions. Stone inlay. Description: The Buddha is sitting in meditation posture. The three-part kasaya robe is shown in fine relief lines. The face withA mild smileAnd introverted expression. The hair stylizedAs fine, flat elevationsAnd on the ushnishaA siripata crown withAn inserted stone of blue chalcedony,As extracted in Sri Lanka. Measurement: Weight 640g, height 10cm, width 8.3cm, depth 4cm. ConditionA/B.
Typical for these early representationsAnd for Sri Lankan BuddhistArtAre the broad shouldersAnd the self-confident posture. The surface showsA very vivid patina, which has grown over the long time of worship .
Provenance: -Private collection ofA profound connoisseur of Sri Lankan cultureAnd Buddhism.