Chinese Iron-Cast Seated Buddha (Bhumisparsha) – Late Qing/Early Republic
Old Chinese iron-cast Buddha in Bhumisparsha mudra, with original gilding remnants and a naturally layered patina.
Origin: China (provincial workshop) • Age: Late Qing to early Republic (ca. 1880–1920) • Size/Weight: H 44 × W 32 cm, 10.6 kg.
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Chinese Iron-Cast Seated Buddha (Bhumisparsha) – Late Qing/Early Republic
Description
Chinese Iron-Cast Seated Buddha (Bhumisparsha)
A powerful, old Chinese Buddha in Bhumisparsha mudra (earth-touching gesture), cast in iron—an uncommon but historically documented medium in provincial workshops. The figure retains original gilding remnants (leaf gilding) over a reddish bole and shows a naturally developed patina with age-consistent oxidation.
Age & Origin
- Country of origin: China (provincial workshop)
- Period: Late Qing to early Republic, ca. 1880–1920
Measurements
- Dimensions: Height 44 cm × Width 32 cm
- Weight: approx. 10.6 kg
Material & Craft
- Material: Iron cast with remains of original fire/leaf gilding
- Casting: Traditional sand-cast surfaces; devotional, provincial character
- Surface: Naturally layered patina; gilding flakes preserved in protected areas
Iconography
- Mudra: Right hand in Bhumisparsha (earth-touching), left hand in Dhyana (meditation)
- Robe: Draped over one shoulder with simple border details
Condition
- Old, stable condition with age-consistent wear and oxidation
- Original gilding remnants; no modern overpainting observed
An evocative devotional sculpture with rare iron construction—ideal for collectors of Chinese Buddhist art and for refined interiors or meditation spaces. Professional packing and insured shipping available on request.
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