An Angkor-style bronze figure of a naga-protected bejeweled Buddha. Cambodia. Angkor period, 12th/13th century - image-1
An Angkor-style bronze figure of a naga-protected bejeweled Buddha. Cambodia. Angkor period, 12th/13th century - image-2
An Angkor-style bronze figure of a naga-protected bejeweled Buddha. Cambodia. Angkor period, 12th/13th century - image-1An Angkor-style bronze figure of a naga-protected bejeweled Buddha. Cambodia. Angkor period, 12th/13th century - image-2

Lot 54 Dα

An Angkor-style bronze figure of a naga-protected bejeweled Buddha. Cambodia. Angkor period, 12th/13th century

Auction 1235 - overview Cologne
08.12.2023, 11:30 - India/Southeast Asia, Tibet/Nepal, China, Korea and Japan
Estimate: 2.000 € - 3.000 €
Result: 1.890 € (incl. premium)

An Angkor-style bronze figure of a naga-protected bejeweled Buddha. Cambodia. Angkor period, 12th/13th century

Seated in meditation on the coiled naga Muchalinda which is spreading its hood protectively over the Buddha, thus shielding him from torrential rains and drowning, both hands in dhyana mudra in his lap holding a jewel. Grey-green patina.
Height 19.3 cm