A Himalayan gilt bronze figure of Buddha Sakyamuni, 16th /17th…
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A Himalayan gilt bronze figure of Buddha Sakyamuni, 16th /17th century, seated on a lotus base in the 'calling earth to witness' position, seated on a matched waisted pedestal supported by lions, the pedestal possibly earlier in date. 25.8 cm high overall, base 22.2 cm wide, 15.7 cm deep. Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection

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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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