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Sino-Tibetan Bronze Buddha Statue – Bhumisparsha Mudra – Early 20th Century – Lot 476

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A Sino-Tibetan bronze Buddha statue depicted in the Bhumisparsha mudra, symbolizing the moment of enlightenment. The figure is seated on a lotus base and shows clear signs of traditional lost-wax casting, with a naturally aged surface and hand-finished details. The open underside reveals an irregular interior with oxidation, confirming pre-industrial production methods.

Dimensions: H 35.5 cm × W 25 cm
Weight: 3.7 kg

€675.00

This object has been examined based on construction, material, and surface characteristics. The statue is cast in a copper-based alloy using the traditional lost-wax technique. The interior, visible through the open base, shows an irregular and untreated structure with natural oxidation, including darkened surfaces and green copper salt deposits. These features are consistent with pre-industrial casting methods and exclude modern factory production.

The exterior surface displays a stable, naturally developed patina with variations in tone and localized wear on raised areas. Engraved robe details and finishing marks indicate manual post-casting workmanship. No evidence of modern tooling, synthetic coatings, or artificial aging has been observed.

Stylistically, the sculpture aligns with Sino-Tibetan workshop production, where simplified forms and restrained ornamentation reflect a blend of regional influences. Based on these combined observations, the statue can be placed in the early 20th century.

Dimensions: H 35.5 cm × W 25 cm
Weight: 3.7 kg

Sino-Tibetan Bronze Buddha Statue – Bhumisparsha Mudra – Early 20th Century – Lot 476

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This bronze Buddha statue represents the Enlightened One in the Bhumisparsha mudra, the gesture of calling the earth to witness. The figure is seated in meditation on a lotus base, with the right hand extended downward and the left resting in the lap. The overall composition is calm and balanced, with a restrained yet expressive facial structure that reflects Sino-Tibetan stylistic influence.

The statue is cast using the traditional lost-wax technique, visible in the irregular and untreated interior of the base. The open underside reveals a rough inner surface with natural oxidation, including darker tones and areas of green copper deposits. These features confirm a hand-cast, pre-industrial production process rather than modern mass manufacturing.

Surface details such as the robe borders and subtle engraved lines show clear signs of manual finishing after casting. The metal surface has developed a consistent patina over time, with light wear on raised areas and deeper oxidation in recessed zones. There are no indications of modern polishing or artificial aging.

The proportions and stylistic execution suggest a Sino-Tibetan workshop context, where Chinese and Tibetan influences merge into a more simplified and functional devotional form. This type of sculpture was typically produced for private worship or small shrine settings rather than large temple installations.

Dating to the early 20th century, the piece represents a continuation of traditional casting practices into a later period, maintaining authenticity in both technique and material. The statue remains in solid condition and offers a genuine example of a devotional bronze object with historical character.

Dimensions: H 35.5 cm × W 25 cm
Weight: 3.7 kg