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 254
kr15,000.00Nice gilted Bangkok Buddha on a large throne. Highly decorated.
In a good condition, besides a older repair on his right shoulder and a hole on the back.
Place of origin: Thailand Material: Bronze Height: 56cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 19th cent. -
Bronze Buddha 264
kr3,300.00Nice sitting crowned Tara, also called the female Buddha. She is known as the "mother of liberation", and represents the virtues of success in work and achievements. On a lotus throne with handpainted gold face. In mint condition.
Place of origin: Nepal Material: Bronze Height: 23 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: End of the 20th Cent. -
Bronze Buddha 262
kr11,000.00A classical Mandalay sitting Buddha in a good size. Mother of pearl eye inlay. In a good condition..
Place of origin: Burma Material: Bronze Height: 47 cm. Lenght: 36 cm. Age: 19th cent. -
Bronze Buddha 274
kr6,000.00Sitting thai Chieng Saen Buddha on a large throne. Nice patina. In a very good condition.
Place of origin: Thailand Material: Bronze Height: 29 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 19th cent. -
Bronze Buddha 278
kr5,625.00Fine sitting fire giltet Buddha in meditating posture. He is wearing a beautiful robe, with detailed decorations. His face is handpainted. On a large throne. In mint condition. A very nice piece.
Place of origin: Nepal Material: Copper Height: 21 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: End of the 20th Cent. -
Bronze Buddha 280
kr3,900.00Mañjuśrī is depicted as a male bodhisattva wielding a flaming sword in his right hand, representing the realization of transcendent wisdom which cuts down ignorance and duality. This Buddha is quit rare, as it is decorated with stones and coral. On a lotus throne with handpainted face. In mint condition.
Place of origin: Nepal Material: Copper/bronze Height: 15 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: Appr. 30 years. -
Bronze Buddha 284
kr4,875.00Rare and very fine sitting fire giltet Buddha in meditating posture. He is wearing a beautiful ornamented robe, with detailed decorations and with an inscription on the back. His face is handpainted. The hair is red with an unusual shape. On a lotus throne. In mint condition. A very nice piece.
Place of origin: Nepal Material: Copper/bronze Height: 13 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 20th Cent. -
Bronze Buddha 287
kr10,500.00Nice Bangkok sitting Buddha. On a very large and decorated throne. This throne is quit unusual as it is pierced. Made in bronze, then lacquered, gilted often with gold leaf applied. The Buddha is sitting in calling Earth to witness posture. In a very good condition. The Buddha is 38 cm high.
Place of origin: Thailand Material: Bronze Height: 74 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 20h cent. -
Bronze Buddha 290
kr4,500.00High end and very nice sitting crowned Kharachheri also called Bodhisatwa Avalokiteswara. Always decks with all sorts of ornaments. 4 armed carrying rosary in the right hand and full blown lotus in left. On a lotus throne with handpainted face. In mint condition. Bottom closed by a copper plate with a mark. 1,55 kg.
Place of origin: Bhutan Material: Bronze Height: 20 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: Appr. 50 years. -
Bronze Buddha 292
kr2,900.00This rare figure is called Naga Kanya. First it was a hindu, later a Buddhist guardian. Half Naga half Garuda (snake-bird). Coral inlay, hand painted face, blue wings and red snaked bodies. A very detailed piece.
Place of origin: Nepal/Bhutan Material: Bronze Height: 13 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 20th cent. -
Bronze Buddha 296
kr19,500.00Rare older standing Dipankara Buddha in a very high quality. On a double lotus throne with fully decorated robe. The face is handpainted. Unusual size. Bottom closed by a copper plate.
Place of origin: Nepal Material: Bronze/copper Height: 51 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: End 19th Cent. -
Bronze Buddha 297
kr14,000.00In perfect condition this medicin Buddha is displayed here. Sitting on a double lotus throne with fully decorated robe, this Buddha is made in a very high quality. The face is handpainted. Nice size. Bottom closed by a copper plate.
Place of origin: Nepal Material: Bronze/copper Height: 29 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 20th Cent.
