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Antique Himalayan Bronze Buddha – approx. 500 years old – West-Tibetan / Mustang tradition
€29,000Bid from €26,100
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Private sellerDamme, GermanyOn Whoppah since February 2025 • 3 sales
Product description
This impressive bronze Buddha from the Himalayan region immediately radiates peace, power, and authenticity. The sculpture is visibly not a decorative object, but an old temple piece that has been used, touched, and revered over time. It is precisely these signs of use that give the sculpture its unique appeal and make it particularly attractive to lovers of genuine, lived-in objects.
What distinguishes this sculpture is the exceptionally well-preserved combination of features that together form convincing evidence of its age and originality. The interior shows a rough, traditional casting structure with clear oxidation, mineral deposits, and natural aging – exactly what is expected from pre-industrial bronze casting. Under light, a subtle, unevenly distributed film is also visible, consistent with old ritual oils or signs of use, and not with modern finishing.
On the exterior, the original fire gilding is still present, but now largely covered by a deep, layered patina. In places where the surface has been softened by touch, the gold reappears, indicating authentic, old gilding that has been integrated into the surface over time. The patina consists of multiple layers – dark brown, black, and in places green – with natural microstructure and no signs of modern treatment.
The throne is particularly richly executed with panels and animal figures, which rarely remain completely preserved. This makes the sculpture not only visually stronger but also intrinsically more valuable. The wear on these details is consistent and credible: higher areas are softened, while deeper lines are still visible and filled with old deposits.
Clear manual traces are also visible in the finishing, such as finely recut lines around the eyes and ornaments. This so-called “cold-work” technique is characteristic of older, artisanal production and gives the face its lively expression.
Based on style, construction, and aging, this sculpture can be placed in the Himalayan region, within the West Tibetan / Mustang tradition. The combination of techniques, patina, and wear indicates an age of approximately 500 years or more, with a dating safely placed in the 16th century or earlier. This is a piece for the serious collector: not a standard market object, but a sculpture with convincing technical evidence, strong presence, and clear historical significance. Its true value can exceed 100k.
Dimensions: H 52 cm x W 31.5 cm
Weight: 7.2 kg
Material: Bronze with remnants of fire gilding
Origin: Himalayas (West Tibet / Mustang tradition)
Documentation & Authenticity
This object has been subjected to our strict research protocol, including comparative stylistic research and technical analysis. Upon purchase, you will receive an official 1stbuddha Certificate of Authenticity. View our research methodology
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Additional details:
- Brand: 1stbuddha
- Style: West-Tibetaanse
- Style: Mustang traditie
- Material: Vuurvergulding
- Colour: Donkerbruin
- Colour: Goud
- Period: 16e eeuw
- availability: in_stock
- product_type: Beeld / sculptuur
Specifications
CategorySculptureConditionVery goodColorsBlack, GreenMaterialBronzeSeller locationDamme, GermanyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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Private sellerDamme, GermanyOn Whoppah since February 2025 • 3 sales