A RARE BRONZE DVARAVATI NAGA PROTECTED BUDDHA. MON DVARAVATI ART 10th C.

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Title:
Extremely Rare Bronze Naga Protected Buddha, Mon Dvaravati. Northern Thailand. 10th C.
Description:
A superb Bronze Dvaravati Naga-Buddha image, from a temple precinct in northern Thailand, shows the Buddha meditating in a loose Lotus position under the seven-headed Naga, with the necks of the naga distinctly separated.
Duely noting - the only other known example in existance similar to this piece can be viewed in the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore.
The Buddha sits in the 'Virasana' pose, meditating on three graduated coils of the serpent king 'Muccalinda', protected by the hooded canopy of its seven-headed cobra. Both hands overlap one another in the 'Dhyana' mudra, the attainment of spiritual perfection, gesture. Buddhas profile is slender, wearing a long monastic robe covering the left shoulders, leaving the right shoulder and breast uncovered. Buddha's oval face is distinctly Dvaravati, portraying a serene downcast expression with wide smiling lips, ridged eyebrows connect in the middle, set above almond-shaped eyes, a prominent nose, incised mouth, and elongated earlobes drape short of his shoulders. The head is covered in large snail-shell hair curls, whorled right, surmounted by a conical-shaped 'Ushnisha' only. The cobra's canopy is distinctly separated into seven individual heads, finely incised with overlapping scales, as is the hooded reverse intricately carved in conjoined scales of the snakes body, surrounding a centre 'Wheel of life' medallion, incised in the shape of a flower. The serpents wavering tail is intricately carved in relief, forming the shape of the base, graduating to a rectangular base.
The sculpture has a dry, un-altered surface, with a superb dark brown, red, and blue-jean blue patina, covered in wonderful mottled variations. The core within the bronze consist of a tempered sandy-clay, with embebbed rice husk patterns. Extremely heavy piece for its size.
Data Observation:
Excellent condition, with minor degradation of the surface, with dings, dents, and casting flaws being a natural part of the statue's patina.
Origin:
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Northern Thailand.
Period:
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10th century.
Composition:
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Bronze, mostly solid and heavy, naturally aged patina w/ blue-jean blue and reddish oxidation .
Dimensions:
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Height: 11.25 inches (28.58cm).
Observation:
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Excellent Condition, with minor surface abrasions. Please view detailed photos for overall quality and minor imperfections of the item.
Estimate Value:
,500.00 - ,500.00 (USD).
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Shipping:
Item(s) shipped direct from Thailand worldwide, through Thailand Post Register Airmail (3-4 weeks) or Sea Freight (4-5 weeks) depending on size. All items shall include insurance, and will be handled with the utmost care and professionally packed. Purchaser is responsible for any applied Customs Duty Fees, Taxes, and related charges, which may be assessed by the buyer's government.
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NOTE: Being a religious artifact, a permit will need to be obtained from the Archaeological Department of Fine Arts, certifying this article is allowed to leave the country of Thailand. Expect a one week delay in shipping.
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