Large Chinese Gilt Bronze Buddha, 19th Century

A very large elegant, Chinese gilt bronze alloy Buddha, seated…
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A very large elegant, Chinese gilt bronze alloy Buddha, seated on a double lotus throne, wearing an Off-the-Shoulder robe, 19th century the tightly fitted folds of the robe hugging the body and legs, a serene face with eyes downcast, below tight curls with a raised ushnisha and una, hands in the gesture of touching the earth, good patina, height 53 cm, length 35 cm

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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.
  • Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.

    As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.

    Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.

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