A RARE BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI, LAN NA KINGDOM, 14TH CENTURY

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A RARE BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI, LAN NA KINGDOM, 14TH CENTURY This lot is from a single owner collection and is therefore offered without reserve Northern Thailand. Finely cast, the Buddha is seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus pedestal with raised on a broad octagonal base, holding his right hand in bhumisparsha mudra and his left in dhyana mudra, wearing monastic robes draped over his left shoulder, his calm face with half-lowered eyes, bow-shaped brows and full lips forming a silent smile. His hair arranged in ring punched curls over the topped by a jewel. Important Note: For essential information on the Jorgen Ruben Gallery Ledger and provenance documentation please visit here: www.zacke.at/rubencollection_ledger Dimensions: Height 17.5 cm Ceasing to represent the Buddha in a Khmer manner by the 13th century, the emergent Thai kingdoms of Sukhothai and Lan Na developed their own emblematic Buddha images. Coded within the present figure is an intriguing multiculturalism, with a physique and iconography drawn from Indian Gupta and Pala prototypes as they filtered through Pagan and Sri Lanka. The sculpture is a classic example of the Lan Na kingdom's Phra Singh type of Buddha image. It characteristically depicts Buddha seated in 'double lotus' posture, extending his right hand to claim victory over Mara's last attempts to entrap him. Other defining features include the jewel finial above the ushnisha, the robe in 'open mode', and a monastic shawl draped high over the left shoulder. The Lan Na Kingdom was founded in 1292 by Mangrai and developed into a powerful Buddhist kingdom centered on Chiang Mai. During the period of its political independence (1292–1558), Lan Na maintained close religious and cultural connections with the Theravada Buddhist world of Sri Lanka and mainland Southeast Asia. The region developed a distinctive sculptural tradition closely related to the Chiang Saen ‘Lion-Lord’ style, which was established during the golden age under King Tilok (r. 1441-87) and flourished under King Mueung Kaeo (r. 1495-1525). The Buddha images are characterized by full oval faces, half-lowered eyes, pronounced curls crowned by a lotus bud finial, and serene, balanced proportions reflecting the spiritual ideals of northern Thai Buddhism. Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Bonhams Paris, 11 December 2025, lot 95 Price: EUR 10,880 Expert remark: Compare the closely related modeling and manner of casting of this gilt-bronze Chiang Saen style example. Note the size (26.5 cm). Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Bonhams, New York, 19 March 2019, lot 876 Price: USD 10,075 or approx. EUR 11,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the closely related modeling and manner of casting with similar pose, hexagonal base, robe, and expression. Note the larger size (30.7 cm).

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