Goryeo‑Dynasty Gilt‑Bronze Standing Shakyamuni Buddha,10th‑14th Century
专场: Autumn Asian Art Auction (Part 3)
拍品描述
Dimensions:Height 23cm,width 7.5cm,weight 1145gCondition & Provenance:Cast as a single integral figure,the Buddha remains fully intact together with its lotus base.Much original gilding survives,with scattered wear exposing bronze underlayer.Ancient patina and burial encrustation cover parts of the surface.Hollow base is original casting.No modern soldering,re‑gilding or artificial restoration modifications.This sculpture comes from a well‑established private collection of ancient East‑Asian statuary in Bangkok,Thailand.It was acquired from a Seoul antique gallery in the 1990s and curated within the collector’s specialized holdings of Goryeo Buddhist art.Description:This gilt‑bronze standing Shakyamuni Buddha of Goryeo stands bare‑footed upon an upturned lotus pedestal.The right hand displays abhaya mudra while the left hangs loosely at the hip.The figure has bare upper torso with minimal,fluid drapery over lower garments.The soft rounded facial features and serene expression embody the canonical aesthetic of Goryeo Buddhist sculpture.Complete gilt‑bronze standing Buddha images from Goryeo are uncommon survivals.It documents medieval Korean religious devotion and advanced gilded‑bronze casting techniques and holds notable art‑historical and collectible value.
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