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The historical Buddha Siddhartha Gautama (Shakyamuni) depicted in paranirvana. This pose symbolizes the Enlightened One's entry into nirvana and corresponds to the cessation of the cycle of births (Samsara). Here, greed, hatred and delusion as conditions of the cycle are extinguished, as is the thirst for existence.
Ayutthaya bronze (1351-1767), 19th century. The wide band and folds of the monastic robe are studded with ruby cabochons.
Provenance: Estate of collector and art dealer Claude de Marteau. www.thecdmcollection.be
Sold with certificate of provenance.
W 107 cm x D 32 cm x H 32 cm
Approx. 25 KG
Ref: K9OV8BEL90