
Object Details
Catalogue Note
Dimensions: H 39 × W 28 cm
Weight: 5.5 kg
Material: Bronze / copper alloy with gilt traces
Style: Sino-Tibetan
Period: Second half of the 20th century
Mudra: Dhyana Mudra
A substantial Shakyamuni Buddha seated in dhyana mudra. The deeply modelled floral relief across the monastic robe, carefully worked hair and broad lotus pedestal distinguish this sculpture from simpler decorative castings.
The closed base may reflect a Tibetan-style consecration format, but its contents have not been verified. The piece is therefore catalogued as a high-quality later Sino-Tibetan Buddhist sculpture.
Condition
Very good vintage condition with patina and minor wear to gilt-toned areas.
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
Surviving gilding, darker recessed areas and wear on raised details create a layered surface. The 10 photographs document the remaining finish, patina, casting and base from multiple viewpoints.