263 - A SEATED BRONZE BUDDHA TIBET 1950'S

A SEATED BRONZE BUDDHA TIBET 1950'S Dimensions: Height 15 cm Wide 10 cm Depth 6 cm Weight: 468 grams A seated Buddha figure rests on a broad lotus pedestal, the legs crossed and the right hand lowered toward the knee in the earth-touching gesture. The left hand supports a small vessel or attribute in the lap. Tightly arranged hair curls rise to a rounded cranial prominence, and the elongated earlobes frame a gently smiling face. A robe passes diagonally over one shoulder, leaving the opposite side of the chest exposed. The earth-touching gesture recalls the moment when the Buddha called the earth to witness his enlightenment. The figure's balanced pose and restrained expression direct attention to the contrast between the stillness of the body and the narrative significance of the lowered hand. Repeated petals around the pedestal provide a rhythmic architectural base for the image. The surface shows irregular dark and copper-coloured passages with worn highlights, especially on the face, shoulder and knees.