Fire-Gilded Bronze Buddha – Northern Thai (Lan Na–Ayutthaya Transition)
An 18th-century Northern Thai fire-gilded bronze Buddha seated in Bhumisparsha mudra, showing refined balance and natural serenity. The image retains remains of original gilding and dark aged patina, resting on an openwork flame pedestal typical of the Lan Na–Ayutthaya transitional period.
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Material: Fire-gilded bronze (copper-based alloy), hollow cast with internal core residue
Technique: Original 24 kt gold leaf applied by traditional mercury-amalgam gilding
Construction: Two-part sand-cast structure, open base with ornamental flame design
Region: Northern Thailand (Lan Na–Ayutthaya Transition)
Period: ca. 1700 – 1750
Condition: Authentic aged patina, no modern repairs
Examination: Verified under UV and microscopy (museum-grade analytical methods)
Retail Valuation (1stbuddha): €12 500 – €16 500
Fire-Gilded Bronze Buddha – Northern Thai (Lan Na–Ayutthaya Transition)
Description
This finely cast bronze Buddha represents a Northern Thai interpretation of the Bhumisparsha (“Earth-touching”) gesture, symbolising the moment of enlightenment. The face displays broad eyelids and soft cheeks, reflecting the regional synthesis between Lan Na and early Ayutthaya styles around 1700–1750.
The ushnisha rises in a tall flame form — a signature trait of North-Thai craftsmanship — while the hair curls are individually formed and oxidised. The open, ornamental base with stylised flames shows traces of original gilding and temple wear. Under magnification, the surface reveals granular fire-gilded texture and naturally aged oxidation without any modern restoration.
Such bronzes were traditionally cast for temple veneration and often placed on high wooden altars. Their restrained expression and technical casting quality distinguish them from later mass-produced Rattanakosin images.
- Height (H): 45.2 cm
- Width (W): 33.0 cm
- Weight: 4.8 kg
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