Japanese Solid Bronze Buddha
Rare 16th–17th century Japanese solid bronze Buddha statue in meditation pose. H 7.5 x W 7 cm, 700 g. Deeply worn from centuries of use. Stamped in The Hague around 1900. A powerful spiritual and historical relic for collectors and sacred spaces.
Validation Report
This solid bronze Japanese Buddha (H 7.5 × W 7 cm, 700 g) was examined using microscopy, surface analysis and comparative study of Edo-period casting traditions. The sculpture displays deep, naturally formed devotional wear on the head, face, robe folds and edges—patterns consistent with several centuries of handling. The surface patina, oxidation behaviour and softened high points confirm long-term natural ageing, not mechanical polishing. The casting is fully solid, characteristic of early Japanese workshop production (16th–17th century). The underside bears a faded historical mark interpreted as an early workshop or temple stamp, heavily eroded over time.
Material: solid bronze
Technique: pre-industrial cast, devotional wear
Height: 7.5 cm
Width: 7 cm
Period: 16th–17th century
Region: Japan
Condition: naturally worn surface, stable patina, no modern restoration
1stbuddha retail valuation: €3,000 – €3,500
Japanese Solid Bronze Buddha
Description
Antique Japanese Solid Bronze Buddha – 16th–17th Century Meditation Statue (H 7.5 x W 7 cm, 700 g)
This rare solid bronze Buddha was crafted in Japan between the 16th and 17th century, and radiates both spiritual calm and historical depth. Seated in meditative posture, the figure reflects early Japanese Zen Buddhist aesthetics with a simplified, grounded presence.
Despite its small size — 7.5 cm high and 7 cm wide — the statue weighs 700 grams, indicating solid casting. It shows deep and authentic wear, the result of centuries of use, handling, or worship.
- Spiritual Meaning & Energy
• For:
•Meditation, grounding, and mental clarity
•Centering energy in sacred spaces
•Inviting peace and inner stillness
• Against:
•Distraction, unrest, and spiritual disconnection
The meditation pose (Dhyana Mudra) symbolizes balance and introspection, often used in Zen Buddhist traditions. It is an ideal figure for a personal altar, desk, or spiritual corner.
- History & Marking
In around 1900, this statue was imported to the Netherlands and marked as an art object by B.C. v.d. Does – Smederij – Den Haag, a known metal firm active before 1920. This stamp confirms its age and provenance, and also suggests it was already valued as a collectible more than a century ago.
- Craftsmanship & Features
•Solid bronze construction (not hollow)
•Heavy wear from centuries of devotion
•No modern restoration or artificial aging
•Early import and Dutch hallmark stamp present
•Authenticity verified through material analysis and provenance
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