Description
This bronze Buddha statue is rendered in a Shan-style Buddhist artistic influence, displaying elegant proportions and refined decorative detailing characteristic of traditional Southeast Asian devotional sculpture.
The Buddha is portrayed in the Earth-Touching (Bhumisparsha Mudra) posture, symbolizing the moment of enlightenment when the Buddha called the earth to witness his awakening beneath the Bodhi tree. The figure features a serene meditative expression, elongated earlobes, a tall tapering finial above the ushnisha, and delicately engraved robe patterns flowing across the shoulders and lower garments.
The sculpture rests upon an ornate tiered pedestal adorned with geometric and floral-inspired motifs. Its dark aged bronze surface shows natural wear and patina developed over time, while remnants of devotional gold leaf remain visible on the chest area — evidence of prior acts of worship and offering.
The overall form reflects artistic characteristics commonly associated with Shan and neighboring regional Buddhist styles found across parts of Myanmar, Northern Thailand, and surrounding Southeast Asian cultural traditions. The combination of slender proportions, decorative robe treatment, and elevated flame-like finial gives the piece a graceful and contemplative presence.
The underside reveals traditional construction and age-related wear consistent with devotional handling and long-term display.
A refined Southeast Asian Buddhist sculpture suitable for altar placement, meditation rooms, traditional interiors, or collectors of regional Buddhist art.
Dimensions: 12 × 8 × 29 cm (L × W × H)
