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 294
kr9,500.00Beautiful standing crowned (with a small Buddha in front) Buddha in a very high quality. On a double lotus throne with fully decorated robe. Silver necklage. The face is handpainted. Bottom closed by a copper plate.
Place of origin: Nepal Material: Bronze/copper Height: 31 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 20th Cent. -
Bronze Buddha 298
kr16,500.00Medicin Buddha from Nepal. Sitting on a double lotus throne with a beautiful decorated robe, this Buddha is made in a very high quality. The face is handpainted. Nice size. Bottom closed by a copper plate. In mint condition.
Place of origin: Nepal Material: Bronze/copper Height: 36 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 20th Cent. -
Bronze Buddha 315
kr2,900.00Nepal Buddha, Jambhala, God of Wealth, with stone inlay sitting on a lotus throne. Holding a rat in his left hand. Handpainted face. Bottom closed by a copper plate with a mark.
Place of origin: China Material: Bronze/copper Height: 16 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 20th Cent. -
Bronze Buddha 316
kr3,500.00High 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. Also decorated with stone inlay.In mint condition. Bottom closed by a copper plate with a mark.
Place of origin: Nepal Material: Bronze/Copper Height: 22 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 20th cent. -
Bronze Buddha 322
kr2,500.00Smaller gilted Bangkok Buddha. On a large and highly decorated throne.
Place of origin: Thailand Material: Bronze Height: 16 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: Beginning of the 20th cent. -
Bronze Buddha 324
kr15,000.00Very nice Mandalay gilted Buddha dressed in a highly decorated robe with stone inlay. Sitting on a small simple throne. He has a calm peaceful face. Inscription on front. In a very good condition. The Buddhas goes with a wooden base.
Place of origin: Burma Material: Bronze Height: 44 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 19th cent. -
Bronze Buddha 327
kr3,600.00Standing Awa Buddha in brown bronze. He has an unusually handposition. In a very good condition.
Place of origin: Burma Material: Bronze Height: 56 cm. Lenght/dept: 13 cm Age: 20 cent. -
Bronze Buddha 329
kr2,800.00Beautiful standing Bangkok Buddha on a lotus throne. In the "stopping flooding" or blessing pose. Partly gilded, still with some glass inlay left. In a overall fine condition.
Place of origin: Thailand Material: Bronze Height: 45 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 19th Cent. -
Bronze Buddha 330
kr2,800.00Very nice standing Bangkok Buddha on a lotus throne. In the "stopping flooding" or blessing pose. Partly gilded, still with several glass inlay left. Remains of the umbrella holder on the back. Repairs on the base and on the feet, otherwise in a fine condition.
Place of origin: Thailand Material: Bronze Height: 47 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: 19th Cent. -
Bronze Buddha 331
kr4,900.00Sitting rare Naga Buddha in partly gilded bronze. In Avery good condition with only a minor hole in base.
Place of origin: Thailand Material: Bronze Height: 20 cm. Lenght/dept: Age: late 19th cent. -
Bronze Buddha 332
kr25,000.00High end large classic Mandalay Buddha, eyes made of mother of pearls are looking slightly down, fully decorated robe. On a small simple throne with inscriptions on the front. He has a calm, peacefull and beautiful face. In mint condition.
Place of origin: Burma Material: Bronze Height: 48 cm. Lenght: 42 cm. Age: 19th cent. -
Bronze Buddha 334
kr8,500.00Happy Buddha on a large shell shaped throne. Unusual piece in a mint condition.
Place of origin: China Material: Bronze Height: 21 cm Lenght/dept: 21 cm. Age: 20th cent.
