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 220
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    Bronze Buddha 220

    kr6,900.00

    Sitting classical Shan Buddha on a large throne. Except a small hole in left side of the throne, this Buddha is in a good condition.

    Place of origin: Burma
    Material: Bronze
    Height: 25  cm.
    Lenght/dept:  
    Age: 18-19th Cent.



  • Bronze Buddha 222
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    Bronze Buddha 222

    kr5,900.00

    Rare sitting burmese Mon Buddha on a large throne. He has a sharp nose, eyes are downcasted and he is wearing a decorated robe. In the forehead there is a white stone. This Buddha is sitting on a very large nicely decorated throne with a small inscription (saying: Buddha is treasure from Yar Ma Nya= Mon) on the side and. Nice patina with no traces of paint. In a very good condition.

    Place of origin: Burma
    Material: Bronze
    Height: 24,5 cm.
    Lenght/dept:  
    Age: 20th cent.
  • Bronze Buddha 2256
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    Bronze Buddha 226

    kr7,500.00

    Beautiful sitting bronze Buddha from Burma. This classical Jambupati Buddha is sitting on a large throne in calling earth to witness position. His oval face has a serene expression, and on top of the head, there is a large crown with an usnisa (flame). The robe is decorated. A nice piece in dark bronze with few remains of red color.

    Place of origin: Burma
    Material: Bronze
    Height: 32 cm.
    Lenght/dept:  
    Age: 19th cent.



  • Bronze Buddha 227
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    Bronze Buddha 227

    kr20,000.00

    Very nice and beautiful sitting bronze Buddha from Burma in a mint condition. This classical Shan Buddha is sitting on a large throne in calling earth to witness position. His oval face has a serene expression, the hair is peppercorn styled and at the top rises the large 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. An old antique pieces with a very nice bronze patina.

    Place of origin: Burma
    Material: Bronze
    Height: 44 cm.
    Lenght/dept:  
    Age: 18th cent.



  • Bronze Buddha 236
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    Bronze Buddha 236

    kr54,000.00

    Larger beautiful sitting Awa bronze Buddha from Burma. Also called Tai Yai. This Buddha is sitting on a very large Throne in a rather unusual posture,  "healing teacher" or Bhisakta guru. Holding a nut in his right hand and in the left, a bowl with water. His oval face has a serene expression, the hair is peppercorn styled and at the top rises the usnisa (flame) shaped as a stupa. The robe is quit simple, and the ears are normaly going all the way down to the shoulders. But not on this Buddha. The patina is dark brown, nearly blackish. The Buddha is in a excellent condition. A collectors item.

    Place of origin: Burma
    Material: Bronze
    Height: 56cm.
    Lenght/dept:  
    Age: 18th cent.



  • Bronze Buddha 233
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    Bronze Buddha 233

    kr26,000.00

    Very nice sitting Awa (Tai Yai) bronze Buddha from Burma. This classical Buddha is sitting on a very large Throne with a nut in his right hand. His oval face has a serene expression, the hair is peppercorn styled and at the top rises the usnisa (flame) shaped as a stupa. The robe is very simple, only covering the left shoulder and the ears are going all the way down to the shoulders. The patina is dark with some greenish spots. The Buddha is in a excellent condition.

    A similar Buddha is pictured in Myanmar Buddha by Somkiat Lopetcharat page 352.

    Place of origin: Burma
    Material: Bronze
    Height: 47 cm.
    Lenght/dept:  
    Age: 18th cent.



  • Bronze Buddha 238
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    Bronze Buddha 238

    kr29,500.00

    Larger beautiful sitting Awa bronze Buddha from Burma. Also called Tai Yai. This Buddha is sitting on a very large throne in a calling 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 a stupa. The robe is quit simple, and the ears are going all the way down to the shoulders. The bronze is light brown. The Buddha is in a excellent condition. A collectors item.

    Place of origin: Burma
    Material: Bronze
    Height: 43 cm.
    Lenght/dept:  
    Age: 18th cent.



  • Bronze Buddha 240
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    Bronze Buddha 240

    kr39,500.00

    Larger, very rare and extremly beautiful sitting shan bronze Buddha from Burma. Also called Tai Yai. This Buddha is sitting on a very large throne in a calling Earth to witness posture. But his right hand fingers are resting on top of a small elephant. His oval face has a serene expression, the hair is peppercorn styled and at the top rises the usnisa (flame) shaped as a stupa. The robe is quit simple, covering both shoulders (normally the robe is only covering left shoulder), and the ears are going all the way down to the shoulders. The bronze is light brown with few dark greenish spots.. The Buddha is in a excellent condition. A collectors item.

    Place of origin: Burma
    Material: Bronze
    Height: 64 cm.
    Lenght/dept:  
    Age: 18th cent.



  • Bronze Buddha 251
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    Bronze Buddha 251

    kr18,000.00

    Beautiful sitting Awa bronze Buddha from Burma. This Buddha is sitting on a very large pierced throne in a calling 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 a stupa. The robe is quit simple, covering only left shoulder, and the ears are going all the way down to the shoulders. The bronze is light with few dark greenish spots.. The Buddha is in a good condition, with only some old repairs on the low-end backside.

    Place of origin: Burma
    Material: Bronze
    Height: 30 cm.
    Lenght/dept:  
    Age: 17-18th cent.



  • Bronze Buddha 252
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    Bronze Buddha 252

    kr9,000.00

    Classic beautiful older Shan Buddha on a large throne. Verdigrised but in a good condition.

    Place of origin: Burma
    Material: Bronze
    Height: 24 cm.
    Lenght/dept:  
    Age: 18th cent.



  • Bronze Buddha 253
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    Bronze Buddha 253

    kr9,000.00

    Smaller classical clear Shan Buddha dressed as a monk with no decoration on the robe or the throne; in a very good condition. Almost no traces of gilt.

    Place of origin: Burma
    Material: Bronze
    Height: 20 cm.
    Lenght/dept:  
    Age: 17th cent.



  • Bronze Buddha 260
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    Bronze Buddha 260

    kr2,100.00

    Smaller beautiful sitting crowned Buddha on a lotus throne. The face is hand gold painted and the body highly decorated.

    Place of origin: Nepal
    Material: Bronze
    Height: 15 cm.
    Lenght/dept:  
    Age: Appr. 50 years.