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Bronze Buddha Head - Nepal - Residual Gilding
€39,500Bid from €35,550
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Private sellerDamme, GermanyOn Whoppah since February 2025 • 2 sales
Product description
Estimated value: €900 – €1,400. Fire-gilded bronze Buddha head from Nepal, crafted in the 18th–19th century. The head is hollow-cast and shows clear remnants of original mercury gilding, visible as a porous gold structure on the hair curls and in protected areas. The underlying patina consists of stably developed copper oxides, indicating long-term natural aging and precluding modern surface treatment. Microscopic observations confirm that the gold was applied before complete oxidation, consistent with pre-industrial fire-gilding technique. The compact size, serene facial expression, urna, and traditional hair structure place this object within the Nepalese Buddhist sculptural tradition. Authentic old devotional object, not a decorative souvenir.
Additional details:
- Brand: 1stbuddha
- Style: Nepalese Boeddhistisch
- Colour: Goud
- Period: 18e–19e eeuw
- availability: in_stock
- product_type: Beeld / sculptuur
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CategorySculptureConditionGoodColorsGreenMaterialBronze, GoldSeller locationDamme, GermanyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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About this seller
Private sellerDamme, GermanyOn Whoppah since February 2025 • 2 sales