Bronze Buddha Figure in Mon-Dvaravati Style

Thai bronze figure of Buddha, Mon-Dvaravati style, possibly…
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Thai bronze figure of Buddha, Mon-Dvaravati style, possibly 7th-9th century, the standing figure with its hands in Vitarka mudra, wearing a diaphanous robe leaving the right shoulder bare and hanging in a long pleated cape-like manner over his left arm, with serene facial expression, its hair arranged in large curls, height 76.5 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Lady Sybil Joel, Sydney, Acquired by the above c. 1960, accompanied by copy of valuation. Cf. For comparison a collection Odyssey, Indian, Himalayan, and Southeast Asian Art from the James and Marilynn Alsdorf collection, Pal, P., cat. 125, p 101-3

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  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.

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