Origin: Burma/Myanmar. Dynasty: Pagan period (839-1287). Date: 12th/13th c. Technique: Bronze with shiny, dark, partly green patina, which has built overA longer period. Description: In the case of this slender, slightly elongated Buddha, the sogyari garment covers both shouldersAnd widens downward. The lower hem is stylized in fine, lively folds, some of whichAre corrodedAnd damaged. The upper hem of theAntaravasakha robe, which covers the lower body, is setAsA fine relief lineAt the narrow hip withAn indicated navel. Measurement: Height without base 30.5cm. Frame/Pedestal: Mounted onA base. Condition B. Right foot missing, neck newlyAttached, left hand damaged. Typical casting flaws.
This figure shows characteristics of the Pala style, but due to its quality it was certainly made in the Pagan territory. Typical for Pagan isAlso the design of the hands in Vitarka mudraAnd the Ushnisha .
Provenance: -Private collection Northern Germany.Acquired locally in the middle of the 20th c.
Compare: -The MET.Acc. No. 1993.235.1, similar standing Buddha.