139 - AN EARLY STANDING BRONZE BUDDHA KUSHAN STYLE

AN EARLY STANDING BRONZE BUDDHA KUSHAN STYLE Dimensions: Height 28 cm Wide 10 cm Depth 10 cm Weight: 2773 grams with base An impressive Indian bronze figure of a standing Buddha in Kushan style, displaying the characteristic sculptural features of early Buddhist art in India. The Buddha stands upright upon a lotus pedestal, his right hand raised in abhaya mudra, the gesture of reassurance, protection and fearlessness, while his left arm rests gracefully at his side. The serene facial expression, elongated earlobes and prominent ushnisha reflect the spiritual ideals of early Buddhist imagery. The monastic robe falls in carefully modelled vertical folds, emphasising the elongated proportions and dignified frontal stance of the figure. The bronze displays warm metal tones with areas of darker patination, accentuating the softly modelled facial features, flowing drapery and ornamental details of the pedestal. Combining a commanding presence with the spiritual serenity of Buddhist iconography, this substantial bronze Buddha represents the distinctive artistic traditions of Kushan-style Indian Buddhist sculpture.