
Object Details
Catalogue Note
Dimensions: H 37 × W 26 cm
Weight: 4.2 kg
Material: Bronze
Region: Southeast Asia
Dating: Attributed to the 19th century
Gesture: Dhyana mudra
A substantial seated Buddha in meditation, characterised by balanced proportions and a calm, restrained surface. The bronze has developed a matte brown-green patina with wear and oxidation consistent with meaningful age.
The exact regional workshop is not securely established, so the catalogue retains the broader Southeast Asian attribution rather than assigning the figure specifically to Thailand, Burma or another centre.
Condition
Antique condition with patina, oxidation and natural surface wear.
Iconography and Context
Dhyana Mudra places both hands in the lap and expresses concentration, balance and meditative absorption. Its symmetry reinforces the sculpture’s calm, inward-looking presence.
Condition and Display
The bronze surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 10 photographs document the sculpture from multiple angles, including the reverse and base.
Collector’s Note
A antique southeast asian meditation buddha with balanced display presence, combining its southeast asia bronze character with clearly readable sculptural detail.