Bronze Seated Buddha on Lotus Base,Liao‑Jin Dynasty

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Dimensions:Height 8.3cm (3‑1/4in),Width 4.2cm (1‑5/8in),Weight 192gCondition & Provenance:Alright,let’s closely examine this authentic Liao‑Jin period bronze seated Buddha statuette.This small devotional bronze figure has survived centuries without deep penetrating cracks,no major chip losses and no invasive restoration.You may inspect the rounded ushnisha,folded robe drapery,modelled lotus pedestal and hollow flared base cavity.Genuine ancient patina and natural turquoise‑green bronze corrosion encrustations distribute across the surface,consistent with long‑term underground burial environment;the corrosion layers are stable and inherent to the object,no artificially applied fake patina.The figure sits in full lotus posture with hands held in dhyana mudra,the robe folds are cast in simple,vigorous Liao‑Jin regional style.The pedestal is modelled as multi‑petal lotus flower rising onto a flared circular foot,the base remains hollow‑cast as typical for small northern Buddhist bronzes of this era.No modern grinding,polishing or chemical cleaning has altered the original bronze surface.This devotional bronze Buddha originates from a distinguished early Chinese Buddhist‑art private collection based out of Bangkok,Thailand.The prior collector acquired this piece from a reputable Beijing antiquities source back in the late 1990s;it has remained safely preserved in this single‑family private estate for more than twenty‑five years and is being presented to public auction for the very first time.Description:This Liao‑Jin dynasty bronze Buddha is cast in seated meditation pose upon a detailed lotus pedestal.The Buddha wears simple monastic robes with natural flowing fold rendering,head topped with rounded ushnisha,eyes gently closed in serene meditation expression,hands resting in dhyana mudra atop crossed legs.The multi‑lobed lotus blossom forms the throne,supported by a flared circular foot;the base is hollow‑cast,representing common casting technique for northern nomadic‑influenced Buddhist devotional figures of Liao‑Jin period.The surface bears heavy ancient dark patina interspersed with natural green‑blue burial corrosion.These compact portable bronze buddhas were widely used for personal worship and traveling devotion among northern medieval populations.This is a genuine,characteristic example of Liao‑Jin regional Buddhist bronze craftsmanship

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