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Antique Bronze Votive Statuette of the Buddha – Thailand, Ayutthaya Tradition, 18th–19th Century
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Private sellerDamme, GermanyOn Whoppah since February 2025 • 3 sales
Product description
Physical Dimensions & Status Height: 42 mm | Width: 19 mm | Depth: 21 mm Unique antique votive statue — definitively not restockable after sale. This authentic bronze Buddha statue from Thailand was crafted within the Ayutthaya tradition and originally served as a personal devotional or votive object. Despite its compact size, it possesses a remarkably powerful presence and a beautifully developed historical patina that underscores its great age. Due to its natural mineral formation, traditional casting method, and refined iconography, this statue constitutes a special collector's item for enthusiasts of Southeast Asian art, Buddhist miniatures, and historical bronze sculptures.
✓ Authentic antique: Thailand, Ayutthaya tradition, 18th–19th century.
✓ Personal devotional object: Originally crafted for home altars, temples, and individual religious use.
✓ Traditional craftsmanship: Cast using the historical lost-wax technique.
✓ Natural mineral patina: Rich green and brown oxidation fully integrated into the surface.
✓ Original open casting base: The underside shows the traditional open cast construction with a historical casting core.
✓ Includes: Official certificate of authenticity from 1stbuddha.
Spiritual Significance
For centuries, small bronze votive statues were used as personal reminders of the Buddha's teachings. They accompanied their owners during travels, were placed on home altars, or offered in temples as an expression of faith, protection, and spiritual devotion.
Buddha in Meditation: Symbolizes inner peace, concentration, wisdom, and spiritual awakening.
Votive Statue: A personal religious object intended to bring protection and blessings in daily life.
Ayutthaya Tradition: The subdued design and compact execution align with classical Thai devotional bronzes from the late Ayutthaya period.
Timeless Symbolism: Even today, a Buddha statue is regarded as a symbol of harmony, awareness, and inner balance.
Authenticity & Material
The natural aging and traditional construction give this small bronze statue a convincing historical appearance.
Solid Bronze: Cast using the traditional cire perdue (lost-wax) technique.
Historical Patina: The green and brown mineral formation has naturally developed over a long period and is fully integrated with the surface.
Original Casting Base: The open underside shows the authentic casting construction as is typical for historical Thai votive statues.
Microscopic Mineralization: The deeply developed corrosion structure confirms the natural age of the object.
Honest Collector's Condition: Authentic signs of age and wear consistent with prolonged religious use.
Specifications
Object: Votive statue of the Buddha
Origin: Thailand
Tradition: Ayutthaya
Dating: 18th–19th century
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 42 × 19 × 21 mm
Iconography: Buddha in meditation
Condition: Good authentic collector's condition with natural mineral patina, original casting base, and signs of age consistent with its age.
Additional details:
- Brand: 1stbuddha
- Style: Ayutthaya Traditie
- Period: 18e–19e Eeuw
- availability: in_stock
- product_type: Beeld / sculptuur
Specifications
CategorySculptureConditionGoodColorsBrown, GreenMaterialBronzeSeller locationDamme, GermanyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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Private sellerDamme, GermanyOn Whoppah since February 2025 • 3 sales