Khmer Buddha Bronze Standing Statue, 12th-13th Century

A fine old standing bronze of Buddha, Khmer 12th-13th centuries…
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A fine old standing bronze of Buddha, Khmer 12th-13th centuries Lopburi style, standing with both hands in Vitarka mudra, wearing diaphanous robes, high coiffure and diadem, earlobes with earrings reaching the ornamental collar. Various green patina and surface accretions. Raised on a custom-made timber base. Height 57.5 cm. One index finger damaged. Provenance: The collection of Denis and Joy Hanna.

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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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