
Object Details
Catalogue Note
Dimensions: H 69 × W 54 cm
Weight: 27 kg
Material: Heavy cast bronze / copper alloy with gilt traces
Region: Tibet / Himalayan Buddhist tradition
Dating: Attributed to the 18th–19th century
A monumental Shakyamuni Buddha shown with the right hand raised in abhaya mudra. The reverse of the monastic robe carries a hand-incised geometric patchwork or rice-field pattern, a particularly attractive feature on an object of this scale.
The bronze retains a deep gold-brown patina, protected areas of gilding and visible traditional casting traces. The age and regional attribution are based on the total stylistic and material context and remain an attribution rather than a laboratory-certified date.
Condition
Strong antique condition with ritual wear, patina, surface deposits and losses to the gilding consistent with age.
Iconography and Context
Abhaya Mudra is the open-palm gesture of reassurance, fearlessness and protection. It gives the figure a direct relationship with the viewer while preserving the image’s composed devotional character.
Condition and Display
Surviving gilding, darker recessed areas and wear on raised details create a layered surface. The 22 photographs document the remaining finish, patina, casting and base from multiple viewpoints.