
Object Details
Catalogue Note
Dimensions: H 21.7 × W 9 cm
Weight: approx. 1.7 kg
Material: Bronze with natural brown patina
Period: 18th–19th century
Origin: Myanmar / Thailand
Mudra: Anjali Mudra
Posture: Kneeling
Catalogue Note
This old bronze Buddha is shown in a rare kneeling posture, with both hands joined at the chest in Anjali Mudra. The gesture expresses reverence, greeting and spiritual humility.
A calm expression, elongated ushnisha and finely cast monastic robes define the figure. The naturally aged brown patina adds depth and records the devotional life of the bronze.
Iconography and Context
Anjali Mudra joins the hands before the chest as a gesture of reverence, greeting and spiritual humility. In a kneeling figure, the gesture creates an especially focused image of devotion.
Condition and Display
The bronze with natural brown patina surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 11 photographs document the sculpture from multiple angles, including the reverse and base.