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Bronze Buddha Statue in Royal Attire – Thailand, ca. 1880–1930

Name: Bronze Buddha Statue in Royal Attire – Thailand, ca. 1880–1930
Brand: 1stBuddha
SKU: 208
Price: 825 EUR
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Solid bronze crowned Buddha in royal attire, seated in calm meditation. Finely hand-chased details, natural dark patina and consistent Ayutthaya–Rattanakosin stylistic features. No modern restoration or re-finishing.

€825.00

Valuation Report

Bronze statue of a crowned Buddha in royal attire from Thailand, seated in meditation on a lotus base with natural dark brown patina and a refined royal presence.

Material and technique: solid-cast bronze, traditional lost-wax (cire perdue) casting with finely hand-chased details in the crown, jewellery and robe; naturally developed dark brown patina, no fire-gilding layer and no modern coatings or artificial ageing observed.

Dimensions: height 40 cm, width 28 cm; total weight approx. 8 kg.

Period and region: Thailand, late 19th – early 20th century, Ayutthaya–Rattanakosin tradition.

Condition: structurally sound bronze with stable surface, age-consistent wear on exposed areas and coherent patina. No modern repairs, re-casting, re-patination or recent interventions detected.

Examination: assessed with museum-grade analytical methods including daylight and raking-light inspection, UV fluorescence and high-magnification microscopy of key surface zones and casting details.

1stbuddha retail valuation (guidance): €1 750 – €2 300.

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Bronze Buddha Statue in Royal Attire – Thailand, ca. 1880–1930

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Description

Bronze Buddha Statue in Royal Attire – Thailand, ca. 1880–1930

This solid bronze Buddha statue depicts the crowned Buddha seated in Dhyana Mudra, holding a stylized ritual vessel. Cast by the traditional lost-wax process, the figure shows fine hand-chased detail in the robe, crown, facial contours, and lotus throne. The dark brown patina, natural oxidation and subtle surface pitting confirm authentic age and traditional bronze craftsmanship. The overall iconography aligns with late Ayutthaya influences that continued into early Rattanakosin workshops during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century.

Technical and Scientific Observations

Height: 40 cm

Width: 28 cm

Weight: 8 kg

Material: Solid bronze

Casting: Lost-wax (cire perdue)

Surface: Natural dark brown patina; no gilding residues detected

UV Analysis:

Soft white-blue fluorescence from natural oxidation; no synthetic coatings, lacquers or modern polishing.

Microscopy:

Crystalline metal surface, fine tool marks from hand-chasing, no mechanical tooling or rotary burr marks associated with modern manufacture.

Symbolic and Spiritual Context

Mudra: Dhyana Mudra

Represents deep meditation, clarity, and disciplined inner focus.

Royal Attire:

The crown and layered garments symbolize the Buddha as a spiritual sovereign, embodying compassion and universal authority.

Purpose and Use:

Placed in temples, shrines, home altars or meditation rooms for cultivating wisdom, serenity and spiritual discipline.

Stylistic Lineage

The statue reflects late Ayutthaya sensibilities—oval face, tapered neck, refined robe contouring—transitioning into early Rattanakosin characteristics such as the multi-tiered crown, sharply defined curls, and a structured lotus base. This blend is typical for regional workshops active between ca. 1880 and 1930.