8 - SEATED BRONZE FIGURE OF SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA IN BHUMISPARSA MUDRA, CHINA, QING

SEATED BRONZE FIGURE OF SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA IN BHUMISPARSA MUDRA, CHINA, QING Dimensions: Height 9 cm Wide 6,7 cm Depth 5,2 cm Weight: 415 grams A small bronze seated figure with the right hand extended to touch the ground and the left resting in the lap. The robe falls across one shoulder, and the calm face is framed by elongated ears and close curls. A lotus pedestal supports the figure. The earth-touching gesture symbolises the moment of enlightenment and is a familiar motif in Asian devotional sculpture. The balanced posture and composed expression reinforce the contemplative character of the image. A dark patina and lighter deposits enliven the bronze surface. The compact scale gives the work an intimate presence.