Bronze Buddhas
Whilst Myanmar Antique’s comprehensive range of Buddha’s vary in age from 80 to 800 years, they share one common feature: They are all casted on the basis of century old methods and traditions where a mold containing an alloy of predominantly bronze as the prime material is used. Some very elaborate crafted images may take months to finalize and contrary to mass produced reproductions the mold is destroyed after firing, hence each image is one of a kind!
You will also find that the surface (patina) of each Buddha looks different which is due to many factors mainly ‘’wear and tear’’ as well as human touch and the exposure to climatic conditions, but as importantly the composition of the individual alloys i.e. composition of f.inst. copper and silver, hence some surfaces appear more reddish and light.
Without exception all Buddha images serve a religious purpose and some have originally been very heavily gilded, but with aging the gilt has slowly disappeared, however, some worshippers have applied a new layer of gold whereas other images only depict traces of the original guilt as owners have opted to admire the lush of the original patina.
The foundries employ a host of various craftsmen to care-take the various steps of the casting process, however, only the most gifted and experienced craftsmen were assigned when expensive materials like bronze and copper were used. Although their tools appear primitive in to-day automated World, they are still in use by the generation of old, but waning craftsmen.
We pride ourselves of one of Europe’s most comprehensive collection of all types of Buddha images with a focus on beauty and rarity.
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Bronze Buddha 168
kr3,000.00Smaller sitting giltet and decorated Bangkok Buddha on a very large throne. In a good condition.
Place of origin: Thailand Material: Bronze Height: 16 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 19th cent. -
Bronze Buddha 167
kr3,000.00Nice Bangkok sitting Buddha with a black patina and remains of gilt. On a large and highly decorated throne.
Place of origin: Thailand Material: Bronze Height: 19 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 19/20th cent. -
Bronze Buddha 170
kr5,000.00Nice Bangkok sitting Buddha with a black patina and remains of gilt. On a very large and rare throne consisting of worshipers.
Place of origin: Thailand Material: Bronze Height: 19 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: Beginning of the 20th cent. -
Bronze Buddha 155
kr2,000.00Small fine standing Shan bronze Buddha from Burma. This classical Shan Buddha is standing on a large pierced throne. At the top of his head rises a large usnisa (flame). He is wearing a large simple robe. The ears are going all the way down to the shoulders.
Place of origin: Burma Material: Bronze Height: 10 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 18th cent. -
Bronze Buddha 145
kr5,000.00Smaller standing bronze Buddha from Thailand. This Bangkok (1767-1932) Buddha is standing on a large throne in a "halting the sandalwood image" posture. His oval face has a serene expression and at the top rises a very high usnisa (flame). He is wearing a large decorated robe. The ears are going all the way down to the shoulders. The Buddha is partly gilted and under the gilt, the black colors appears. The Buddha is in good condition.
Place of origin: Thailand Material: Bronze Height: 37 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 19th cent. -
Bronze Buddha 146
kr14,000.00Beautiful sitting bronze Buddha from Burma. Dressed lige a prince, this classical Jambupati Buddha is sitting on a large throne in a "calling the earth to witness" posture. His slightly oval face has a serene expression and at the top rises the very large usnisa (flame). Finely incised chest necklace and leaf motifs. The ears are going all the way down to the shoulders. The Buddha has reddark brown patina and a inscription on front and back of the throne. The Buddha is in mint condition.
Place of origin: Burma Material: Bronze Height: 40 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 19th cent. -
Bronze Buddha 139
kr30,000.00Here we have an extremly rare burmese sitting Buddha form Arakan? With his serene expression and the overall super yet simple craftmanship, this Buddha indeed is a masterpiece. Combined with the smooth brown/green patina with remains of red lacquer on top, the Buddha is a collectors item.
Place of origin: Burma Material: Bronze Height: 35 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 18-19th cent. -
Bronze Buddha 141
kr8,000.00Beautiful smaller sitting bronze Buddha from Burma. This classical Shan Buddha is sitting on a large throne in a "calling the earth to witness" posture. His oval face has a serene expression, the hair is peppercorn styled and at the top rises the usnisa (flame) shaped as an stupa. The robe is simple covering the left shoulder and the ears are going all the way down to the shoulders. Remains of old gilt. The Buddha is in mint condition, the throne has a tiny hole at the front.
Place of origin: Burma Material: Bronze Height: 19 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 17-18th cent. -
Bronze Buddha 135
kr15,000.00Beautiful standing Bangkok Buddha on a lotus throne.
Place of origin: Thailand Material: Bronze Height: 82 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 19th Cent. -
Bronze Buddha 130
kr1,500.00Sitting Budhha on a throne with a date (Burmese year).
Place of origin: Burma Material: Bronze Height: 16 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: Appr. 40 Years. -
Bronze Buddha 128
kr8,000.00Partly gilded small sitting thai Budhha on a throne with inscriptions.
Place of origin: Thailand Material: Bronze Height: 17 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 18th Cent. -
Bronze Buddha 127
kr12,000.00Sitting Buddha on a large Throne with an unusual hand position. Missing a bit of his right hand thumb. Very nice black patina.
Place of origin: Burma Material: Bronze Height: 41 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 17-18th Cent.
