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Royal Attired Bronze Buddha – Thailand, Rattanakosin Period (19th Century)

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This bronze Buddha in full royal attire is a striking example of Thai craftsmanship from the Rattanakosin period. The sculpture feels solid, confident and balanced, with a crowned headpiece and layered ornaments that immediately anchor it in the world of court-related Buddhist art. The surface shows natural age, not manufactured patina, exactly what you want to see in a 19th-century piece.

H 48.5 x W 28 and 7kg

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Estimated value: €2.500 – €3.800

This bronze figure of a Royal Attired Buddha corresponds to the Rattanakosin period of Thailand (19th century). The image shows the characteristic crowned headdress and ceremonial ornaments associated with court-influenced Buddhist sculpture of this era. The modelling of the face and body follows traditional Bangkok stylistic norms, with balanced proportions and a calm formal expression.

The sculpture was produced using the lost-wax casting method. The interior retains its original compact core material, and the metal surface shows natural age and oxidation consistent with a 19th-century bronze. No modern casting traits, repairs or artificial surface treatments are visible. The ornamental details and overall construction align closely with documented Rattanakosin royal-type Buddha images.

Material: Bronze
Technique: Lost-wax casting, hand-finished details
Size: See product specification
Period: 19th century
Region: Thailand, Rattanakosin
Condition: Naturally aged surface, stable structure, no modern restorations

Royal Attired Bronze Buddha – Thailand, Rattanakosin Period (19th Century)

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Description

This bronze figure represents a Royal Attired Buddha from the Rattanakosin period of Thailand (19th century). The Buddha is shown wearing the characteristic crown and layered ceremonial ornaments associated with court-related imagery of this era. The modelling of the face is calm and symmetrical, with the softly arched eyebrows and elongated contour that define early Bangkok work.

The body is cast in bronze using the traditional lost-wax technique. The surface shows natural age and oxidation, with minor irregularities consistent with long-term handling and historical storage rather than modern treatment. The ornamental details around the torso and shoulders are precisely defined, reflecting the decorative vocabulary of 19th-century Thai royal sculpture.

Inside, the figure retains its compact original core material, a typical feature of historical lost-wax casting. The internal structure, surface behaviour and tool traces align with authentic 19th-century production, and no modern repairs or artificial ageing are visible. Overall, the piece corresponds closely with known Rattanakosin bronze Buddhas of royal type.