495 - A STANDING BRONZE BABY BUDDHA CHINA

A STANDING BRONZE BABY BUDDHA CHINA Dimensions: Height 13,5 cm Wide 6 cm Depth 5 cm Weight: 371 grams A small standing figure of a youthful Buddha on a tiered circular base, with a rounded face, compact torso and short, firmly planted legs. One arm bends upward so that the hand points toward the head, while the other descends beside the body. The deliberately simplified anatomy and animated asymmetrical gesture give the figure a direct, appealing presence. Dark brown surfaces and brighter rubbed passages bring out the contours of the casting. Images of the infant Buddha in East Asian Buddhist art frequently emphasise the newborn's distinctive upward and downward gestures, recalling the legendary proclamation at his birth. The small figure captures the immediacy and charm of this enduring Buddhist visual tradition. Its modest scale and robust modelling make the expressive stance, rather than elaborate ornament, the centre of the composition.