Nepalese Bronze Buddha with Silver Inlaid Eyes
A masterpiece of 16th century Nepalese bronze art: a large temple Buddha with original silver-inlaid eyes, deep untouched patina, and powerful Newar modelling. Rare, complete, and exceptionally refined — a true high-grade Himalayan sculpture of the highest order.
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Large Nepalese bronze Buddha with silver-inlaid eyes on its original lotus throne, a high-status Himalayan temple sculpture with deep historical patina and refined Newar modelling.
Material and technique: solid cast bronze with silver-inlaid eyes and original fire-gilding traces; traditional lost-wax casting with architectonic lotus base and carved frieze panels.
Dimensions: see main product specification for exact height, width and weight.
Period and region: Nepal / Himalayan region, high-quality Newar workshop, circa 15th–early 16th century.
Condition: original surface with stable, naturally developed patina; preserved silver eye inlay and intact lotus base. No modern repairs, re-casting, artificial patina or recent interventions observed.
Examination: assessed with museum-grade analytical methods including daylight inspection, UV fluorescence, high-magnification microscopy and internal cavity analysis of the bronze structure.
1stbuddha retail valuation (guidance): €180 000 – €260 000.
Nepalese Bronze Buddha with Silver Inlaid Eyes
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This is a high-grade Himalayan masterpiece: heavy, refined, and complete with its original lotus base. The sculpture has strong presence, clean modelling and a deep, natural patina formed through long historical use. Every detail shows exceptional skill and care.
The work displays the finest qualities of Newar craftsmanship: balanced proportions, precise facial modelling, beautifully executed decorative elements and subtle remains of early gilding. The silver eye inlay is extremely rare and reserved only for the most important commissions, giving the sculpture an extraordinary and unmistakable expression.
This Buddha forms part of a matching pair created within the same workshop tradition. Both pieces share the same architectural base, stylistic language and overall authority. Complete pairs of this calibre almost never appear on the market, and we strongly prefer to offer them together as a set. Their combined impact and rarity place them in the highest level of Himalayan bronze collecting.
A remarkable opportunity to acquire one of the finest Nepalese bronzes available — a true statement piece for advanced collectors and sophisticated interiors.
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