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24k Gold Fire-Gilded Bronze Buddha in Abhaya Mudra (11 cm)

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Small antique Buddha statue cast in bronze and originally fire-gilded, showing remains of gold across the surface. The figure sits in meditation with the right hand raised in Abhaya Mudra, symbolising protection and fearlessness. Despite its modest size, the sculpture preserves fine casting details and traces of natural aging.

Details and Dimensions

•Material: Bronze with a natural, aged patina

•Height: 11.3 cm

•Width: 7 cm

•Weight: 500 grams

€275.00

TAX (museum-grade analytical summary):

Examined under UV and microscope. Surface retains remains of original 24 kt gold leaf applied by traditional mercury amalgam technique. The gilded areas show the fine granular texture typical of fire-gilding, with darkened oxidation at exposed edges and traces of mineral accretion in protected zones. The piece is 100 % antique and entirely hand-cast in the lost-wax technique.

Material: gilded bronze

Region: Northern India / Himalayan area

Period: late 19th – early 20th century

Height: 11 cm Weight: approx. 500 g

Retail valuation: €350 – €400

24k Gold Fire-Gilded Bronze Buddha in Abhaya Mudra (11 cm)

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This small yet finely cast antique Buddha depicts the gesture of Abhaya Mudra, the symbol of reassurance and spiritual strength. Made from a copper-based alloy, the surface shows clear remnants of original gilding applied by mercury amalgam technique, visible in protected recesses and between the folds. The metal beneath has oxidised naturally over time, developing a warm, aged patina with small mineral deposits. Such pieces were often kept on private household altars or as travelling icons, valued for their intimate devotional presence rather than monumental size. The proportions and simplified robe style suggest a regional Himalayan or northern Indian tradition from the late 19th to early 20th century.